Graduate Application
Review of applications for teaching and research assistantships for fall semester will begin on February 1. A late application may lower the probability that you will receive support.
Instructions for application to graduate study in the Department of Biological Sciences at ISU:
Please contact Noreen King at kingnore@isu.edu for updates on your graduate application to Biological Sciences.
- STEP 1 - Application materials are in PDF format. You will need to install free Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to download them to your printer. Use the button below to access this software, then follow the step by step instructions. Use the BACK Button of your browser window to return to this page when you are done.
- STEP 2 - DOWNLOAD
the Biology Department Information Sheet, and complete all areas.
(If you are applying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, DOWNLOAD the Microbiology Information Sheet) Mail or fax the completed form and an unofficial copy of your transcript
to:
Department of Biological Sciences
921 S. 8th Avenue, Stop 8007
Pocatello, ID 83209-8007(Microbiology Information Sheet and Microbiology Recommendation form should be sent to the attention of the Microbiology Graduate Programs Committee)
NOTE: A faculty member in Biological Sciences must agree to serve as the applicant's advisor before a student will be accepted in the graduate program. Before returning your application you MUST contact Biology faculty members that have similar research interests to your own and who may be willing to act as a research supervisor. In your application indicate which faculty you have contacted. Please consult the description of research interests and areas of expertise of faculty members in Biological Sciences at Idaho State University (http://www.isu.edu/departments/bios/).
- STEP 3 - DOWNLOAD
the Recommendation Form and have three individuals who can evaluate
your potential for graduate study complete and mail the form to the
address above. (If you are applying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology, DOWNLOAD the Microbiology Recommendation Form)
- STEP 4 - Apply to the Graduate School. You may apply online or send the following materials:
| Graduate School Deadlines for Application (Degree Seeking students must submit completed applications no later than the following): | ||
Fall: April 1 |
Spring: November 15 |
Summer: April 1 |
- Application for Admission Form
- $55 application fee (payable to Idaho State University)
- GRE scores
- One official transcript
- TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- Graduate Student Non-Resident Tuition Waiver form
- Submit to:
Graduate Admissions
Graduate School
921 S. 8th Avenue, Stop 8075
Pocatello, ID 83209-00