Graduate Program

Application to the Graduate Program

Applications may be submitted at any time however early applications are always encouraged.

A completed application consists of the following:

• an application form
• official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended
• GRE scores**
• TOEFL scores (international students only)
  The overall TOEFL score must be a minimum of 80 with a score of 18 in each category with no appeals. The current policy can be found at:
  http://www.ncsu.edu/grad/catalog/english-prof.html.
  
• a statement of interest
• three letters of reference***
• application fee

**On average, students who enter into the Animal Science graduate program have a combined GRE quantitative plus verbal score of at least 300.. MAS applicants are encouraged, but not required, to take the GRE.

***Reference letters should be from course professors, academic advisors, undergraduate research mentors or other individuals who hold a doctoral degree.

Application Deadlines

• Fall Semester: June 25 (US), March 1 (International)
• Spring Semester: November 25 (US), July 15 (International)
• Summer I: March 25 (US), December 15 (International)
• Summer II: May 10 (US), December 15 (International)

• Graduate Program - Department of Animal Science |
• Campus Box 7621 |
• 231 Polk Hall |
• NC State University |
• Raleigh, NC 27695 |
• Phone: 919.515.2769 |
• Fax: 919.515.6884 |
• animal_science@ncsu.edu |
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