Minimum required TOEFL score is 86 for the Internet-based test (IBT) IELTS minimum score is 7.0.

A four-year baccalaureate degree from a U.S. college or university that was regionally accredited at the time the degree was conferred, or an equivalent baccalaureate degree from a foreign university, the degree must be appropriate to the master's study intended. Unofficial transcripts from every higher education institution attended for academic credit are required with the application. These transcripts will be used for GPA calculation and evaluation purposes. Official transcripts will be required of candidates upon acceptance of an offer of admission.
A 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) over all post-secondary coursework. Applicants with advanced degrees from accredited institutions are generally, at the discretion of the Graduate School, considered to have met GPA requirements.
Three current letters of recommendation from professors in the applicant's undergraduate major field, or from professors of post-baccalaureate courses, or from others able to make an appropriate assessment of the applicant's academic or professional competence. The MBA and MPAcc programs require a resume in lieu of references.

All applicants should have experience in the field of environmental education and a basic background in natural history. Each applicant's background will be examined to determine if additional preparation is needed.