There are TWO sets of required materials you need to submit in order to apply to our graduate programs. This procedure is common to all our programs as listed below.

Set 1 goes to: Michigan Technological University's Graduate School
                        Required materials:

1. Graduate Application
2. Original transcripts of all college work
3. TOEFL scores (international students only
4. Application fee: No application fee!

Send these materials (Set 1) to:
The Graduate School
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan   49931-1295

Or apply onlineat www.gradschool.mtu.edu/apply.html

Set 2 goes to: School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
                        Required materials:

1. GRE scores (all students) – Note:  Only the general GRE scores are needed. Test results should be sent directly to us by ETS. Our code number is 1464.
2. Personal Résumé
3. One to two-page description of your anticipated area of study/research. Please do indicate the name(s) of the desired faculty advisor(s) and the name of the program and general area of your research interest. (Peace Corps/MI and MF program students need not include this)
4. Statement of purpose outlining your motivation for joining our graduate program (1-3 pages)
5. Three (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Please visit http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/applyonline/recommendation_form.pdf, print one form each for each of your references, sign and give it to your references for direct mailing to Dr. Pickens or give it back to you in a sealed envelope and you could send it to us along with other materials in set 2.

Send these materials (Set 2) to:
Dr. James B. Pickens
Graduate Program Director
School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, Michigan 49931-1295

PLEASE NOTE:  Your application CANNOT be reviewed until ALL of the required materials listed above are received.  Applications will be accepted throughout the year.  However, it is recommended that for fall enrollment, apply by May 1 and for spring enrollment apply by September 1. Please contact Dr. Pickens if you have any questions.

Your application will be processed in a timely manner, provided all of the pre-enrollment requirements have been met [If you believe that an excessive amount of time has elapsed without a response from Michigan Tech, please contact the Dr. Pickens in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at 1-800-WOODS-MI or (906) 487-2218 (or E-mail jpickens@mtu.edu) or the Michigan Tech Graduate School Office (906) 487-2327.

Last updated: September 23, 2009