Two letters of academic recommendation. Proof of satisfactory financial resources. The MSNS Program is not organized as an academic department, but rather is administered by a director and program committee of faculty members representing various disciplines in natural science. The committee is responsible for establishing the rules and regulations of the program and assisting the director in screening applications and advising students. The M.S. in Natural Science Program offers little financial aid, although opportunities sometimes exist for an assistantship in a department or administrative office on campus.
Graduate fellowships are available for students who meet specific criteria.
Application deadlines for international students are May 1 for fall admission and October 1 for spring admission. Students interested in applying for teaching or graduate assistantships should consult with the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs for specific information concerning application procedures and deadlines.