Admissions requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any social or natural science field, or basic coursework in biology, ecology, and economics
• A minimum 3.0 GPA

When to apply

This program allows students to start during the fall, winter or spring terms.

You should have a complete application, including all supporting materials, submitted on or before the application deadline for the term in which you intend to start.

International students should complete their application at least two months before the normal deadline and get in touch with the program coordinator early. Acceptance will be communicated one to two weeks after the deadline.

Application deadlines

• Fall application deadline — June 15
• Winter application deadline — Oct. 5
• Spring application deadline — Jan. 5

How to apply

Apply to the OSU Graduate School

Apply as a degree-seeking student using the OSU Graduate School’s online application form.
The nonrefundable application fee is $75.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended

NOTE: Although the Graduate School application is submitted online electronically – and all of the documentation (scores, transcripts, etc.) can be uploaded as attachments – some students may choose to mail their documentation. Accompanying materials can be mailed to the Graduate School (Heckart Lodge, 2900 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331).

You DO NOT have to mail AND submit your documents electronically.

Apply to the Sustainable Natural Resources program

Submit a cover letter requesting admission to the program, including a statement of objectives and a brief description of a proposed study problem in sustainable natural resources for your independent project.

Submit three professional references. Provide the names and email addresses of three individuals who will supply letters of reference on your behalf. These individuals will be contacted directly by the OSU Graduate School and asked to independently upload their letters.

NOTE: International applicants must also submit documents and language test scores that are outlined on the graduate admissions international applicants webpage.

Once admitted into the SNR graduate certificate program, you must:

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 each term you are enrolled
• If you are accessing federal student aid, you must enroll in a minimum of 5 credits per term
• Complete all courses within 7 years

Apply to take courses as a nondegree-seeking student

If you don't want to apply to the OSU Graduate School but would like to take individual classes that are part of the SNR graduate certificate curriculum, you may apply to OSU as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Nondegree-seeking students who may later wish to apply to a graduate degree program should be aware that a maximum of 9 credits earned as a nondegree-seeking student may be transferred to a graduate certificate or degree program. For additional details, please refer to the "Nondegree Status" section of Admission to Oregon State University.