Graduate College Requirements:
4 year Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
Academic Records/Transcripts
Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)

Program Specific Requirements:
Program Requires GRE: No
Program Requires GMAT: No
Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No
Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in any major from a properly accredited institution if the applicant seeks an M.S., or a master's degree (with thesis) in any major from properly accredited institution if the applicant seeks a Ph.D. A minimum of 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0 maximum, in the last degree program completed) is required for unrestricted admission. Preference will be given to those with a prior degree in one of plant science disciplines.
CURRICULUM VITAE
To assist the admissions committee in reviewing files, we require applicants to submit a current resume / CV with details about any job experience, internships, publications, presentations, scholarly awards or honors, extracurricular activities, etc.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This one- to two-page essay should concisely describe your reasons for choosing to pursue graduate study in Horticulture at Iowa State University, your research interests and career goals, and a brief description of your preparation for graduate school including any evidence of prior research experience or training. The statement will be submitted electronically through the online application.

English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT) - 550
TOEFL Internet (iBT) - 79
IELTS - 6.5