Environmental Management Graduate Program
How to Apply
Apply Online for Fall Admission! Or, Request an Application Packet.
The M.S. in Environmental Management program starts each fall (late August). This program does not accept applications for the spring semester. The priority application date is:
- March 1 for fall admission
For priority consideration for admission, applicants are encouraged to submit all of their application items to USF’s Office of Graduate Admission several weeks before the application date of March 1. Applications may be reviewed after the deadline on a space-available basis until April 1.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree with some education and/or professional background in chemistry. If an applicant completed undergraduate studies a number of years ago, a refresher course in chemistry may be recommended by the Admissions Committee. Such short, intensive, conveniently scheduled chemistry courses are offered at UC Berkeley Extension and San Francisco City College, among others.
Further Questions?
For questions about the Environmental Management program - and your educational and professional objectives - please contact Dr. John Callaway at 415.422.6553 or by email at callaway@usfca.edu.
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Required Application Items
- Application form and fee of $55 payable to the University of San Francisco. Please submit this form as early as possible in the application process.
- An official transcript from each university-level institution attended.
- Two letters of recommendation
- Resume
- Statement of Purpose - A two-to-three page essay that describes your professional and educational interests, background and goals.
- International students are required to submit their official TOEFL score and a completed Certification of Finance form with supplemental bank statements (see International Students).
See the inside of the application for more details about each item required in the application. Submit these items to:
University of San Francisco
Office of Graduate Programs, Arts and Sciences
2130 Fulton Street, HR 240
San Francisco, CA, 94117
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Tests and GPA Requirements
The GRE (Graduate Record Exam) is not required for this graduate program.
An official TOEFL score is required of international applicants. A minimum TOEFL score of 79 (internet-based) or 550 (paper-based) is required for consideration. After review of an application, coursework in USF's Intensive English Program may be recommended or required. The USF school code for the GRE and the TOEFL is 4850.
Applicants to graduate school typically hold a 2.7 GPA or higher in their undergraduate degree and a 3.0 GPA or higher in courses in their undergraduate major. However, professional experiences in the environmental field (as described in your resume and statement of purpose) are also weighed strongly by the Admission Committee.
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Application Status
Once an application form is processed by USF, you will be mailed a web account so that you can check your application status online. Or you can contact the Office of Graduate Programs in the College of Arts and Sciences at 415.422.5101. Applicants can contact the Environmental Management program at 415.422.6553 or by email at msem@usfca.edu. Admission letters are mailed to each applicant approximately four weeks after the March application date has passed.
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Financial Aid Application
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you can apply for a U.S. federal student loan at www.fafsa.ed.gov. All U.S. students who have not defaulted on a previous federal student loan are eligible for $18,500 each year for graduate studies. Students can accept all or any part of this amount (students indicate amount on the "financial aid award letter") during the federal student loan application process.
All applicants (U.S. and international) are automatically considered for a small number of limited scholarships offered by the Environmental Management program. No separate application is required. These scholarships are limited and do not significantly affect the costs of tuition and living expenses for graduate students in this program. International students should not rely on these scholarships to defray their costs during studies.
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Notification of Admission Status
Completed applications (with all supporting documents) on file in the Office of Graduate Admission will be reviewed for admission after the March application deadline. Applicants are notified of admission status by mail approximately four weeks later. Admission status cannot be checked online.
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Advising, Registration, Orientation and Start of Classes
Admitted students can contact the Environmental Management program for details about the advising and registration schedule, as well as start of classes, in August of each year. The Environmental Management office can be contacted at 415.422.6553 or at msem@usfca.edu.
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International Students
International students must arrive on campus at least 10 days before the first day of classes in the fall for the International Student Orientation. Contact the Office of International Student Services for details about international student orientation at isss@usfca.edu.
Fall 2009 International Student Orientation
Please contact the Office of International Student Services (isss@usfca.edu or www.usfca.edu/isss) for dates/time, location and other details regarding the mandatory orientation for international students.
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