Apply to GDPE | Graduate Degree Program in Ecology

Fall: January 15
Spring: November 1

Applications are open one year in advance of desired start term.

Minimum Requirements

Confirmation from GDPE faculty advisor*
Bachelor’s degree in any of the agricultural, anthropological, biological, biochemical, mathematical, or physical sciences from an accredited college or university
Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
GRE scores are not required for admittance to the GDPE program – check with your prospective advisor for any specific requirements they may have
Three letters of recommendation
A personal statement

* Students can still apply without a confirmed advisor, but cannot be admitted until we receive a letter of commitment from that advisor.

Successful completion of at least one course in Statistics and one course in Ecology
An average GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Demonstrated evidence of scientific productivity (particularly PhD students)
Articulated evidence of leadership qualities

Enter reference contact information into your application. Your references will be emailed after you complete the necessary steps.

To submit official transcripts, contact your previous institutions to request submission of official transcripts to Colorado State University (Institution Code 4075)
To submit electronic test scores and transcripts, contact the institution and send to Colorado State University (Institution Code 4075; email adm_gradprocessing@mail.colostate.edu)
For any documents that cannot be uploaded, submit paper copies directly to Graduate Admissions. Do NOT send transcripts, test scores, or letters of recommendation to GDPE; it will delay your application.

Check your application status to ensure your application checklist is complete, and check for updates.

Office of Admissions
Colorado State University
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062