Horticulture and Human Health M.S.

The Master of Science in Horticulture and Human Health Degree requires applicants to have the following:

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• GRE not required

Note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on several factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.

• Two letters of recommendation:

  Two professional recommendations are required. You will provide information about your recommenders in the online application. CSU will contact them with instructions and a link to a secure form they will submit on your behalf.

• Resume or vita:

  Your resume should contain the following:

  • Record of all education and training, including names of institutions, periods of attendance, and degree earned
  • Record of all professional employment including dates of service (including military)
  • List of any special skills or competencies (including certifications and licensures)
  • List of publications, exhibitions, prizes, awards, or other recognition
  • List of service activities (including community and charitable)
• Statement of purpose:

  The statement of purpose is typically 1-2 pages and briefly describes:

  • Your background
  • Your educational goals and leadership potential
  • Your research interests and experience
  • Why you are a good fit in the program
  • Motivation for pursuing graduate work in horticulture and human health

Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received. When choosing program of study, please indicate your specialization of choice:

CSU's Graduate School offers several application fee waiver opportunities. Visit their website to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.

Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.

Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.

Electronic (preferred):
Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial.

Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.

Mail (if necessary)
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062

GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075, leave the department code blank). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.

• All three sections — verbal, quantitative, and analytical — must be submitted. Photocopies are not accepted.
• CSU graduates do not, generally, need to take the GRE. If you think it will strengthen your application, though, we recommend you do take it.

View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.

Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Learn more about English language proficiency requirements.