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Download an application in PDF format or click on “Apply now” for our free online application.

Admission to the Master of Science program will be based upon a review of the following criteria:

• All undergraduate and graduate level transcripts (a GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred). Bachelor’s degree required.
• Current résumé
• Three letters of reference (at least one of which would preferably come from a former professor and another from a professional in the field of interest)
• A portfolio that demonstrates interest and experience in the proposed field of study

The portfolio must include a 500-word essay that identifies the applicant in the following ways: professional and/or academic interest in pursuing the degree; academic and experiential preparation; expectations of the program; and a sense of how this graduate program might be contextualized by the natural and social environments in which the student lives. Portfolios may include relevant research, artwork, writing samples, and any other material that might help the Admissions Committee determine the applicant’s ability to meet with success in the proposed field of graduate study.

While GRE scores are welcome, they are optional. In addition, a minimum of two years of experience in the field of study is preferred, though not required.

Students interested in the Conservation Biology track are expected to have studied Biology, Ecology, Chemistry, and Statistics as undergraduates. If students have not previously taken courses in these subjects, they are encouraged to do so before beginning their first year of graduate study.

Application materials should be sent to the following address:
Sandra Bartholomew, Dean of Enrollment
Office of Graduate Programs
Green Mountain College
One Brennan Circle
Poultney, VT 05764

Note: The Master of Science in Environmental Studies features a rolling admissions policy. Those interested in enrolling can apply at any time during the year. Once a cohort has been filled, accepted students will be placed on a waiting list and occasionally given the option of taking courses as non-matriculated students.

Materials may also be sent electronically to masters@greenmtn.edu. Please make sure the subject line of an electronic application specifies 'Application for Admission'.