Horticulture and Human Health M.S.

This master’s degree requires applicants to have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework
• 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 a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.

• Three letters of recommendation
  Three 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.

• Select "Horticulture / Horticulture and Human Health (M.S.) – Distance" when choosing the Program of Study.?

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.

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

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 promptly 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.