Admissions
Application Process
Application Deadlines
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: October 15 (The graduate application deadline for Spring 2025 has been extended to November 1)
How to apply
REQUIREMENTS:
Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency Requirements, as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.
- Statement of Purpose (Up to 350 words including the student's academic and professional background, choice of concentration, reasons for pursuing this degree, and their professional goals in terms of contributing to global sustainability).
- At least two letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors (signed, dated, and on official letterhead).
- Resume
- No GRE required.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who have not completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution and do not have a GPA on a 4.0 scale, must submit a transcript evaluation that outlines U.S. degree equivalency, along with a GPA estimation.
Non-English transcripts must be translated by a foreign transcript evaluation service that certifies the U.S. degree equivalency and GPA estimation.
SUBMIT YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPTS
Please note: If admitted, your admission is contingent upon submitting final college transcripts before the first day of classes. Learn more about how to submit your final transcripts.
For more information on how to apply see the following resources below:
International Student Graduate Application
Graduate Student Application
CONTACT INFORMATION
For Admissions Related Inquiries:
Randall Pape
Assistant Director of Academic Services
rpape@usf.edu