An official transcript of all collegiate work completed along with a certified translation into English.
An undergraduate grade point average of 3.000 (A = 4.000) is required by CSU regulation for admission.
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Three letters of recommendation
A personal statement
Bachelor's degree in any of the agricultural, anthropological, biological, biochemical, mathematical, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
GRE scores are not required for admittance to the GDPE program (check with your prospective advisor for any specific requirements they may have)
Three letters of recommendation
A statement of purpose (please limit this to no more than 2 pages, here's some good advice on how to prepare your statement)
Confirmation from a GDPE faculty member that they will serve as your advisor (Students can still apply without a confirmed advisor, but cannot be admitted until we receive a letter of commitment from that advisor.)
To submit official transcripts, contact your previous institutions to request submission of official transcripts to Colorado State University (Institution Code 4075)
To submit electronic test scores and transcripts, contact the institution and send to Colorado State University (Institution Code 4075, email adm_gradprocessing@mail.colostate.edu)
For any documents that cannot be uploaded, submit paper copies directly to Graduate Admissions. Do NOT send transcripts, test scores, or letters of recommendation to GDPE, it will delay your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Successful completion of at least one course in Statistics and one course in Ecology
An average GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated evidence of scientific productivity (particularly PhD students)
Articulated evidence of leadership qualities