Applying to the M.Sc. and
MIP Degree Programs

Thank you for your interest in the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at Florida International University. We welcome you to contact the department should you have any questions concerning our program or the admissions process.

In order for the department to begin the evaluation process, an applicant's file must be complete. See a detailed diagram of the application process and for the Graduate Program Application Checklist. Application for admission requires that you send the following to the Office of Admissions:

• Complete Online Graduate Application
• Pay application fee of $30.00
• An official copy of all academic transcripts in English
• An official copy of GRE scores (the department requires a combined score of 1000 or greater, verbal + quantitative sections).
• An official copy of TOEFL scores, if applicable (the department requires a 550 (paper) / 213 (computer) or higher).

It is also required to mail directly to the Department of Environmental Studies the following documents:

• Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose), describing the specific areas of study you plan to pursue.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation
• Resume

Please be aware that the entire process may take a number of weeks after you apply. You are encouraged to contact potential research advisors directly before you apply, as their support is essential in gaining admission.

Deadlines for submitting applications are March 1st for Fall admission and October 1st for Spring admission.

Students can compete for financial aid by completing applications for financial assistance with the Financial Aid Office. Applications are available in January for the following academic year, which begins in August. Applicants are not reviewed until all documents that are required to complete the file are received by the Financial Aid Office.

Our Department provides a limited number of Teaching Assistantships (TA) on a competitive basis. TAs are given for up to two years with acceptable academic performance. Limited numbers of Graduate Research Assistantships (RAs) are available and are awarded on a competitive basis.

For complete details on our graduate program, download our Graduate Manual.

We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Dr. Krishnaswamy (Jay) Jayachandran
Associate Professor and Graduate Director
(305) 348-6553; jayachan@fiu.edu

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