Admissions Process
Undergraduate Admissions (B.S.)
Application
Iowa State University accepts applications through an online application portal. There are different applications for different students including:
- First-year (straight from high school)
- Transfer (coming from another college or university)
- International (not USA citizens)
- Military or non-traditional (starting 1+ years after high school)
- Non-degree (just taking classes)
The admissions application should clearly walk you through any necessary steps.
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Graduate Admissions - AGEDS Masters (M.S.) program
Admission Procedures
Before applying for admission, students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Contact any of our faculty and staff at any time with questions. It is important that your educational goals and interests align with the expertise and focus areas of the department. If you decide that one of our programs would help you achieve your personal and professional goals, we cordially invite you to apply for admission.
Directions for admission are outlined: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/graduate/index.php.
The components listed below will be uploaded into the Office of Admissions portal.
Key components of the application for admission include:
- Application form. There is a “Statement of Purpose” section on the application form. Graduate program admissions guide (pdf)
- Three letters of reference.
Note: At least one letter of recommendation should be from a university professor. Ask your university references to comment on your past academic performance, potential to succeed in graduate school, character and work habits, and whether or not they believe that a graduate program in Agricultural Education is consistent with their knowledge of your personal and professional goals. It is recommended that the other two letters be from professionals in education or business and industry who are familiar with your overall abilities and goals. Please do not ask friends and relatives to submit reference letters. When you add your recommenders and their email addresses to the WorkDay system, they will receive a link to upload their recommendation letter directly into the WorkDay system and your application. - An official transcript from all schools attended after high school.
- A resume or vita.
- International students must meet the Graduate College English Proficiency requirement as described in the following document: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/pdf/grad_instructions.pdf
Application Deadlines
March 15 - Deadline for persons desiring admission in the following summer or fall semester.
October 15 - Deadline for persons desiring admission for the following spring semester.
Graduate Admissions - AGEDS Doctoral (Ph.D.) program
Admission Procedures
Before applying for admission, students are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the Department of Agricultural Education and Studies. Contact any of our faculty and staff at any time with questions. It is important that your educational goals and interests align with the expertise and focus areas of the department. If you decide that one of our programs would help you to achieve your personal and professional goals, we cordially invite you to apply for admission. Directions for admission that are outlined at: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/graduate/index.php
The components listed below will be uploaded into the Office of Admissions portal.
Key components of the application for admission include:
- Application form. There is a “Statement of Purpose” section on the application form. Statement of Purpose writing guide (pdf)
- Three letters of reference.
Note: At least one letter of recommendation should be from a university professor. Ask your university references to comment on your past academic performance, potential to succeed in graduate school, character and work habits, and whether or not they believe that a graduate program in Agricultural Education/Professional Agriculture is consistent with their knowledge of your personal and professional goals. It is recommended that the other two letters be from professionals in education or business and industry who are familiar with your overall abilities and goals. Please do not ask friends and relatives to submit reference letters. When you add your recommenders and their email addresses to the WorkDay system, they will receive a link to upload their recommendation letter directly into the WorkDay system and your application. - An official transcript from all schools attended after high school.
- A resume or vita. Applicants are expected to have three years of professional work experience in a career area related to agricultural education.
- International students must meet the Graduate College English Proficiency requirement as described in the following document: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/pdf/grad_instructions.pdf
Application Deadlines
March 15 - Deadline for persons desiring admission in the following summer or fall semester.
October 15 - Deadline for persons desiring admission for the following spring semester.
Graduate students interest in an assistantship from the department should contact the AGEDS department chair at the time that application is made for graduate education. Contact: Dr. Michael Retallick, Chair, Agricultural Education and Studies, 206 Curtiss Hall, ISU Ames, Iowa 50011 / telephone: 515-294-5872 or e-mail: msr@iastate.edu