Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

Graduate Studies

Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences graduate programs are designed for students seeking careers in soil, water, and environmental sciences related to agriculture and natural resource management. Students enrolled in the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences may develop their graduate programs in one of several tracks and concentrations, with their research project in one or more of the department's program areas. Each program is tailored to meet the interests of the student and the needs of the student's research program.

Programs of Study

Student Resources

Application Deadlines

Critical Dates for Completing Application Packets
for Admission into Graduate Programs

Master of Science & Doctor of Philosophy in Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences

The semester you want to start	Date application materials must be on file for domestic students^a	Date application materials must be on file for international students^ab
Fall	July 1st	April 15th
Spring	October 1st	September 1st
Summer	April 1st	January 2nd
Notes:	^a To be admitted into our PhD and MS - thesis graduate program, a SWES faculty member must agree to serve as your advisor and support your research (with funding). We recommend securing a faculty advisor before you apply. Distance Education (online MS) students may apply without having a SWES faculty member secured as their advisor. ^b The earlier application dates for international students are due to additional processing and review of documents, which must be done prior to the Department requesting I-20 Certificate of Eligibility form for having a Visa issued before the beginning of the semester.