PS All applicants must upload a statement of intent when completing the online application. In no more than 600 words, applicants must explain the goals they intend to achieve through their program of study at the School of Sustainability. Applicants should describe how their background will contribute to their success in the program and how completion of their degree will support their long-term career goals. Finally, applicants should elaborate on key research questions they wish to address or problems they wish to solve as part of their program of study and identify potential faculty advisors. GPA The School requires the equivalent of a minimum GPA of 3.25 in the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate work. Applicants not meeting the minimum GPA requirement may still be considered, although Sustainability will require a GPA petition. CV Resume or CV (required). Applicants must attach their resume or curriculum vita to their application. Fee $70 application fee for domestic applicants and $90 application fee for international applicants. Applications submitted without the fee will not be processed or reviewed. In addition to the normal application fee, a $50 non-refundable late processing fee will be charged for all applications submitted on or after the dates posted for session C on the Graduate Education website . RL Three recommendations are required. Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for their recommenders through the online application and will be asked whether or not they would like to waive the right to view the recommendations submitted. Upon completion and submission of the application, the recommendation form and instructions will automatically be sent to the recommender and they will be asked to submit their recommendations online. References should be from educators (preferred) or professionals familiar with the applicant’s experience and capability for graduate work. It is highly recommended that the recommendations are academic in nature and address the applicant’s experience and potential for success in a graduate program; however, we will also accept professional recommendations. If possible, at least one recommendation should be academic in nature. Applicants will be able to check the status of their recommendations online at MyASU. Instructions for setting up the MyASU account are automatically emailed to the applicant upon submission of the application. Applicants will be rated on their writing ability, formal-speaking ability, reasoning and analysis, mathematics and statistics, and overall intellectual ability. Recommenders are asked to describe how they know the applicant and provide their opinion on the quality of the applicant’s academic achievements, intellectual ability and capability to complete advanced work in a graduate program; aspects of the applicant’s personality and character significant to graduate work; and special skills and experience as demonstrated in a vocation or profession. Transcript Official copy of transcripts. Unofficial copies will not be accepted. Students should send transcripts from each university or college they have attended (ASU transcripts do not need to be sent). Official transcripts are normally sent from the issuing institutions in sealed envelopes, stamped and verified by the issuing institutions. If sending by U.S. mail send transcripts to: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services PO Box 871003 Tempe, AZ 85287-1003 If sending by FedEx, DHL or UPS send to: Arizona State University Graduate Admission Services 1151 S. Forest Avenue, #SSV112 Tempe, AZ 85287-0112