To be admitted to the Environmental & Conservation Sciences (ECS) program the applicant must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an educational institution of recognized standing.
- Have adequate preparation in the desired area of advanced study and the potential to undertake advanced study and research as evidenced by academic performance and experience.
- At the baccalaureate level, have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 or equivalent.
Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate records will be evaluated by the Graduate School before the application is complete. At the time of application, students should identify at least one ECS faculty member with whom they wish to study, and who agrees to be their major advisor.
Three letters of reference are generally required before action is taken on any application. Personal reference report forms are included in the online application process.
The TOEFL examination is required of international applicants whose primary language is not English. A score of 550 or greater is required for admission.
Students who do not meet all requirements for admission, but who show potential for successful graduate study, may be admitted under a conditional status. Evidence must be provided showing that the applicant's potential is not adequately reflected by his/her record.
Follow the link to the NDSU Graduate School for information on applying for graduate study. |