To pursue a dual-title intercollege degree under this program, the student must first apply and be admitted through one of the existing graduate programs that offers the dual-title degree in HDNRE. HDNRE admissions requirements include:
A minimum baccalaureate Jr/Sr grade point average of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale
A statement of professional goals, natural resource management philosophy, and reasons for applying to the program
Three letters of reference from individuals capable of evaluating the applicant's potential for graduate work in transdisciplinary natural resource management. TOEFL scores are required of all students for whom English is a second language. International applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the Internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisaaional admission, enrollment, and, if necessary, remedial course work. The minimum composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Revised TOEFL PBT July 2017 and later 60