ADMISSION DEADLINES
Spring Semester
(Jan. – May)
Apply by November 1
Summer Semester
(May – Aug.)
Apply by April 1
Fall Semester
(Aug. – Dec.)
Apply by July 1
Admission Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate experience, knowledge, and course work relevant to the intended field of study. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a GPA of at least 3.0 is required. Online students will be given a committee to work with upon acceptance.
Competitive applicants to our department graduate program have taken at least 18 credit hours of courses in biological sciences, plant and soil sciences, mathematics, computer sciences, chemistry, and/or physics. Applicants are evaluated on a holistic and individual basis.
Ready to Apply?
In addition to meeting the admissions requirements for your program of study, we require an official application for admission (along with a $50 non-refundable application processing fee), official transcripts from all institutions attended, a curriculum vitae or resume, a personal statement, and three professional letters of recommendation.
For international students, a TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (internet-based) or an IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.
Online Programs at Nebraska
Want to earn your graduate degree online? Let us know what your interests are and we'll help you succeed.
AgroHort Online Graduate Student Services
Lisa Hilfiker
Graduate Program Coordinator
Please contact Lisa at lisa.hilfiker@unl.edu or 402-472-8393 to receive information about our programs or for any questions you may have.