Graduate School Bulletin

Financial Support and Application Deadline

To apply, fill out an online application on the Graduate School website.

Applicants will also need to provide:

1. Official transcripts of undergraduate and (if applicable) graduate course work
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. A non-refundable application fee of $100.00. (Please note that applications will not be processed without the $100.00 fee)
4. TOEFL or IELTS scores if the applicant’s native or primary language is not English
5. Personal statement addressing the applicant’s background and research interests.
6. CV

All applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, mathematics or other courses of study that provide an appropriate background for advanced training in ecology and evolution. At least one semester of calculus is typically expected.

M.A. applicants are encouraged to correspond with the Program Director and GPEE Faculty member(s) to discuss their interests and goals.

Ph.D. applicants should also have:

1. Formal coursework in genetics, ecology, evolution and the biology of a particular group of organisms is strongly recommended. Prior biological research experience also strongly influences the likelihood of admission.

2. Prior correspondence with GPEE Faculty member(s) to discuss research interests and possibilities is strongly recommended.

All incoming students will need to be accepted by both the Graduate School and the Department of Ecology & Evolution.

For more information on applying, contact the Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program Coordinator.