ADMISSION DEADLINES
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in agronomy or a closely related field, with a GPA of 2.8+
- One semester of plant science or botany
The one semester of plant science/botany requirement can be met by having successfully completed the course (or an equivalent course) or by testing out of the course.
Applicants who do not meet the 2.8 GPA requirement may not be admitted for admission. It is recommended that applicants enroll in program-related courses to raise their GPA before applying.
Ready to Apply?
In addition to meeting the admissions requirements for your program of study, we require an official application for admission (along with a $50 non-refundable application processing fee), official transcripts from all institutions attended, a curriculum vitae or resume, a personal statement, and three professional letters of recommendation.
For international students, a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) or an IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.