Animal Science M.S. Admission

Admission Formula

[GPA x 100] + Quantitative + Verbal + Converted Analytical ≥ 740

The GRE Analytical Writing sub test is scored on a scale of 1-6. This score is converted to the metric of the other sub tests as follows:

1.0-2.0 = 130
2.5 = 135
3.0 = 140
3.5 = 145
4.0 = 150
4.5 = 155
5.0 = 160
5.5 = 165
6.0 = 170

All College and University Transcripts (Email unofficial transcripts for application evaluation purposes to the College of Graduate Studies and Research at graduate.studies@angelo.edu, with the exception of Angelo State University transcripts.)
M.S. Essay Topic: (You may submit your essay with your graduate school application or by using the Graduate Studies Documents for Submission form.)
- Which ASU agriculture professor has agreed to work with you on a research thesis?
- Which area of agriculture research interests you most, and why? Also, what are your background and career goals related to agriculture?
GRE Scores (If an applicant has at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA or a 3.0 GPA for the last 60 hours of coursework, then the GRE requirement is waived.)
Two Academic Letters of Reference from former collegiate instructors (to be sent directly to the Department of Agriculture)
Department Thesis Advisor Approval (Contact the Department of Agriculture for more information.)
Current Curriculum Vitae or Résumé (to be sent directly to the Department of Agriculture)

Hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or better, including all grades on repeated courses – or hold a bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work.
Completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours of undergraduate course work in animal science, agriculture, range management, wildlife management or agronomy, including 12 credit hours of advanced course work.

These deadlines are for application only. Financial Aid and Scholarships may have their own deadlines.

Spring: Dec. 1
Fall: July 15
International Student Spring: Nov. 1
International Student Fall: June 10