• A series of forms requiring personal, demographic and background information
• Reasons for Graduate Study/Statement of Purpose:
  • Describe your current degree goals and reason for selecting either the Botany, Freshwater and Marine Sciences, or Integrative Biology program.
  • Upload this statement as a separate document (Adobe PDF or MS Word preferred).
• Current CV
  • Upload a separate document (Adobe PDF preferred).
• Unofficial copy of transcripts.
  • This does not replace the need to submit official transcripts.
• Three letters of recommendation 
  • (references from faculty or supervisors who are familiar with your academic, research and/or professional qualifications) to be submitted online.
•  Application fee
  • This fee is non-refundable and should be made payable to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
  • Some students are eligible for an application fee waiver through The Graduate School: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/fee-grant/
  • If a student still has hardship to pay for the application fee and does not qualify for a fee grant from The Graduate School, they can contact the graduate coordinator directly for further assistance.
• Supplemental Application
  • Your specific program may require a supplemental application which you will be able to access after you initiate the general application process.
• Official Transcripts
  • If you are recommended for admission by the program, the Graduate School will request official transcripts along with instructions on how to send them to the university.

International Applicants:

• All international degree-seeking applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. For more information on this requirement, check the English proficiency section on the Requirements for Admission page.
• Financial information will be requested by International Student Services through Terra Dotta after recommendation by the department and admission by the Graduate School.

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