Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems (MS)

For Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems you need:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or college and an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 or above (based on a 4.0 scale). We may grant probationary status if you have a GPA below 2.75.

2. A current resume or curriculum vitae.

3. A letter of intent detailing your background qualifications, career goals, and how this program fits into your future professional plans.

4. GRE (Graduate Record Exam).

Admission to Candidacy for Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems Graduate Program

Admission to candidacy (program planning) does not occur until after you have applied and are accepted into the Sustainable and Resilient Food Systems graduate program at UW-Stevens Point. Once admitted, you will consult with your adviser to prepare a proposed program of study. Acceptance as a candidate occurs when your graduate adviser has approved your Program of Study.

To be accepted as a candidate:

1. Complete no more than 9 credits of graduate work from UW-Stevens Point. Transfer credits may apply toward completion of your degree, but they are not included in consideration for admission to candidacy. You may apply earlier, but you should be admitted to the program and meet with your adviser before you have completed 9 graduate credits.

2. Remove any academic deficiencies and/or complete all subject matter prerequisites.

3. Maintain at least a 3.0 (B) grade point average in all your graduate work.

4. Receive approval for your Program of Study.

Minimum GPA requirement for this program is 3.00.