Prospective Students

Before you apply, please read the following information.

This link outlines EEB's admissions standards.
http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/pros_stud/admission_standards.html

This link describes how we handle your application and when admission offers are made.
http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/pros_stud/evaluation.html

Key Steps to Apply

1. Please submit a Graduate College application through the ISU Office of Admissions. This may be done via the following link.
   
   Graduate College application
2. Please submit official copies of transcripts from all previous undergraduate and graduate course work to the ISU Office of Admissions. The address is noted in the on-line application.
3. Please submit a statement of research interest in the section provided in the on-line Graduate College application. In your statement, please describe your purpose in pursuing graduate study, your specific research interests, your preference for a faculty advisor (if known), and any other information that you feel is relevant to your application.
4. Please submit a professional CV or resume directly to the EEB Program Office. Email submission is preferred via eeboffice@iastate.edu.
5. All applicants must submit a score report from the GRE General Test.  For minimum score requirements please see EEB admission standards.
   
   An official score report must be sent from ETS to Iowa State (institution code 6306, department code 0207 or 0299).
   
   In order to be considered valid, GRE scores must be from a test taken within 5 years of the term in which the applicant is seeking entry.
6. International students, whose native language is not English or who have not completed a university degree in a country where English is the official language, must submit a score report from the TOEFL or IELTS.
   
   The minimum TOEFL score required by the ISU Graduate College for admission is 550 (PBT) or 213 (CBT) or 79 (IBT); the minimum IELTS score is 6.5. An official score report is required.
7. Please submit three letters of recommendation. Letters may be submitted in two ways:
   • On line when you complete the on-line Graduate College application. Enter the e-mail addresses of three referees and the system will prompt them to complete an electronic letter that will be transmitted to ISU and to EEB.
   • On paper, using either the Graduate College template or on the letterhead of the referee's institution. In this case, please send the letters directly to the EEB Program Office. Letters may be assembled in sealed envelopes and sent by the applicant or may be sent directly by referees.

Contact Information for the EEB Program Office

How We Evaluate Your Application

http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/pros_stud/admission_standards.html

http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/pros_stud/evaluation.html

When to Apply

The vast majority of admissions to EEB are for the fall term (beginning in August).

Applications may be submitted at any time; however, the application deadline for full consideration for competitively awarded fellowships, scholarships, and assistantships for the Fall 2013 term is 4 January 2013.

Please be advised that all fellowships and most competitive financial awards are timed to the fall admission cycle.

If you wish to apply for entry in the Spring or Summer term, please contact us to discuss your plans. EEB program coordinator.

Finding a Faculty Advisor

The EEB Program requires new students to be matched with a faculty advisor in order to be admitted.   We encourage you to browse our faculty Web directory, which lists the research interest of each individual, and advise us of your preference for a specific advisor.  You are welcome, but not obligated, to make direct contact with individual faculty to discuss your interests.  Please see the following link to view the directory.

http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/faculty/research.html

Financial Support

As much as possible, we provide financial support packages for every student admitted.  Available types of support include fellowships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships.  For more detailed information, please see the following Web page.

http://www.grad-college.iastate.edu/EEB/support.html

Campus Visits

If you would like to visit the ISU campus in person to meet with prospective faculty advisors, see our facilities, and visit with current graduate students, please contact the EEB program coordinator.  We would be happy to get to know you and share more information about our program.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a US veteran.

Inquiries can be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Compliance, 3280 Beardshear Hall, 515.294.7612.

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