MSc in Environmental Studies

Provide your transcripts., All applicants must upload a scanned copy, front and back, of their official transcript/academic record issued by the Registrar or Records Office, to ApplyWeb for each bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree earned or in progress. The scanned copy of the official transcript is used for initial review by the graduate program faculty., If you have community or junior college, non-degree, or study abroad coursework, indicate this information on page nine of the application under the “Additional Education Information” section. Do not submit any transcripts from a community or junior college, non-degree, or study abroad coursework to Rackham unless you attended a Non-U.S. institution, An official transcript must be submitted to Rackham only after an offer of admission is made., International applicants can convert their grades to a U.S. GPA using the Scholaro GPA Calculator if your institution provides the cumulative average grade (e.g., 88/100, 8.5/10, or 4.6/5.0) on your academic record/transcript. If your institution does not provide the average or you attended more than one institution, calculate your average using the following formula for each institution you attended:, Add all the numerical results for courses taken during your undergraduate study., Divide the sum total number by the number of courses taken. This is your average result., Take this average and convert using the Scholaro GPA Calculator., Provide your test scores., To remove barriers from education in the sustainability fields, SEAS no longer requires the submission of a GRE for all masters and Ph.D. programs., Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency via TOEFL or IELTS scores, unless they meet the Rackham Graduate School criteria for an exemption., Additional information regarding test scores is available on Rackham’s website., Update your resume., Make sure your resume provides current educational information and professional experience, including dates. These dates should match your application. Including community service activities and your hobbies/interests is encouraged, as it helps us get to know you better. Your resume should be no longer than two pages., , Write your essays and share your work., Your academic statement of purpose (~500 words) is your opportunity to introduce yourself to faculty and explain how graduate study at SEAS fits into your plans. Faculty members use the statements to understand your education and career objectives, as well as to see how well you write and organize your thoughts. Ideally, your statement should be concise (not more than two double-spaced pages), well-written, and describe your academic and research background, your career and educational objectives, and how a SEAS graduate program will help you meet your goals. Please indicate your planned field of study and the faculty members with whom you wish to work., , Your personal statement (~500 words) should convey how your background and life experiences—including cultural, geographical, financial, educational or other opportunities or challenges—have motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Michigan. In other words, you should describe the personal journey that has led you to apply to SEAS. Please do not repeat your academic statement of purpose., , All applicants will be prompted to reply to a brief essay prompt pertaining to diversity involvement and leadership. This essay is optional, but we greatly appreciate any and all responses.