International Students
 Departmental Contacts • Student Academic Services

In order to be successful in gaining admission to the ES program, students must have clear, focused goals. Before admission, students must select a graduate advisor; visit Faculty with Environmental Interests to find an advisor. Students should use this list to contact potential advisors to get an Agreement to Advise Statement. Also before admission, international students need to take the TOEFL (575 required) and the GRE (Graduate Record Exam).

• Goal Statement
   
• Résumé
   
• Three Letters of Recommendation
   
• Agreement to Advise Statement
   

• Proof of having taken General Ecology, or a statement of understanding that General Ecology will be required in addition to degree coursework.
   

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
   
• TOEFL test results (575 paper/ 233 computer required)
   
• A financial affidavit as described on the International Application Form (PDF)

In addition to the above items, international students must also complete an official Graduate College Application for Admission, pay a $75 nonrefundable application fee, submit original transcripts from all colleges attended and have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. All forms are available online. Or, students can contact the Graduate College by phone at 405-744-6368 or by email at grad-i@okstate.edu.

Helpful links

For information about the federal regulations for international students, the international student population at Oklahoma State, and contact information for the Office of International Students and Scholars, please click here.

For general information pertaining to graduate studies at Oklahoma State University, you can visit the Graduate College website by clicking here.