The Graduate Program Oversight Committee (GPOC), a committee composed of faculty in the Department of Plant Sciences, recommends admissions to the Graduate College. The decision to recommend a student applicant is based upon a vote of the GPOC after consideration of a variety of factors, including grade point average, curriculum, GRE and TOEFL scores (if applicable), letters of recommendation, relevant experience, and research interest. Decisions for admission are final when approved by the Graduate College.

In addition to materials requested by the Graduate College, all applicants to the graduate program in the Department of Plant Sciences must provide

1. Copy of paper application submitted to Graduate College
   (not necessary for online applications)
   http://grad.arizona.edu/Prospective_Students/Apply_Now/
2. A letter describing the student's background and areas of interest in relation to a graduate experience and Statement of Interest
3. TOEFL score (international students only)
4. Three letters of recommendation (In sealed envelopes)
5. Official Transcripts (Requirements)
6. Graduate Record Examination test scores (GRE) for the General Test, with one advanced test recommended in an area related to applicant's interests/background. (Codes: Institution, 4832; Department, 0112)

Candidates with academic deficiencies may be admitted to the Department under a Provisional Status, if deemed appropriate by the GPOC. Provisional Students can take courses and receive graduate credit, be financially supported by the Department or individual faculty, and participate in all other departmental functions. The term for a provisional student will not exceed two semesters, after which the GPOC will recommend that the student be converted to normal graduate status or be dismissed from the program. The Graduate Program Oversight Committee is the only authority within the Department that establishes terms for conversion from provisional to normal status.

UPON ADMISSION
Orientation and Assignment
of a Provisional Advisory Committee
Newly admitted graduate students will have the opportunity to ask questions of the Department Head and Graduate Program Coordinator at an orientation sponsored by the Department. Prior to this orientation session, a Provisional Advisory Committee will be assigned to each student, consisting of 3 members from among the Plant Sciences faculty and a Graduate Student Mentor. The Provisional Advisory Committee will serve as the temporary advisors during the first and/or second semesters (until a major advisor is identified) within the Department of Plant Sciences, and the Student Mentor will assist with any other questions about getting around campus and the Department of Plant Sciences in general.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Department of Plant Sciences Deadlines.

All students - Domestic and International
For fall admission - December 1.
For spring admission - June 1.

Please also refer to the deadlines by the Graduate College

University of Arizona
Department of Plant Sciences
PO Box 210036
Forbes Bldg., Room 303
Tucson, Arizona 85721-0036
Tel: (520) 621 1219
Fax: (520) 621-7186