Master of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences
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Admissions
Anyone who wishes to earn graduate-level credit, whether as a degree-seeking student or as a non-degree student, must be officially admitted by the Graduate School. Applications for admission to the Graduate School must be accompanied by a $40 application fee, which is non-refundable and will not apply against the general registration fee if the applicant enrolls. A printable application form may be obtained HERE.
Applications may be delivered or mailed to:
Graduate and International Admissions Office
University of Arkansas
747 West Dickson Street, #8
Fayetteville, AR 72701
For questions regarding admission to the program, call 479-575-4433.
Admission Requirements- Minimum grade-point average of 3.0 on all course work attempted prior to receipt of a baccalaureate degree; or
- If the grade-point average is between 2.50 and 2.99 applicant must earn 50% or higher on standardized test (Graduate Record Examinations general test, the Miller Analogies Test, or a similar test acceptable to the Graduate Dean); or
- Minimum grade-point average 3.0 on the last 60 hours of undergraduate work; or
- Individuals who do not meet these requirements may be considered for admission to the program chair, Dr. Randy Luttrell.
Transcripts are self-managed for the admission process. It is the responsibility of those applicants who desire full graduate standing to request from each college or university which the student has previously attended two official copies of the official transcript in a sealed envelope. The sealed transcripts should be sent to the address below along with the application for admission. The transcript of the student's academic record includes all courses, grades, and credits attempted and indication of degree(s) earned.
Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Graduate and International Admissions Office
University of Arkansas
747 West Dickson Street, #8
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Deadline
The University should receive all application materials, including all official transcripts, at least one month prior to the date of registration. The deadline for consideration is Fall semester, August 1; Spring semester, December 1; Summer, April 1. For International students, deadlines are: Fall semester, April 1; Spring semester, by October 1; Summer, March 1. Earlier submission is recommended.