Department of Biology

                                                                     Fort Collins , Colorado 80523-1878

                                                                       PHONE (970) 491 - 7011

                                                                         FAX (970) 491 – 0649

www.colostate.edu/Depts/Biology

Dear Applicant:

Thank you for applying to the Department of Biology at Colorado State University. In addition to completing the on-line application form provided by the Graduate School, the following supplemental materials must be submitted before your application can be given full consideration.

Please Note: Unfortunately the Department does not have sufficient funding for international students. Proof of full financial support is required while studying in the United States.

1. Proof of adequate financial support is required before an immigration document can be issued by Colorado State University.  The financial support must cover all required expenses as specified in the Estimate of Expenses for International Students at www.international.colostate.edu/isss/newstudents/newstudents_estimatedexpenses.pdf.
   Print the Financial Support Statement from http://www.graduateschool.colostate.edu/files/FormsPubs/GS3F.pdf. This form must be completed and mailed along with the required supporting documents to:  Office of Admissions, Spruce Hall, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO 80523-8020.  International Student and Scholar Services will issue an I-20 or IAP-66 (new version:  DS-2019) only after this Financial Support Statement has been received and accepted by Colorado State University.  
2. Request that TOEFL examination scores be reported from ETS to Colorado State University. Photocopies will not be accepted.
3. Request that two official transcripts and certified translations from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended (Colorado State University transcripts are not required) be sent to the (Department of Biology, c/o Graduate Coordinator, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1878 USA).
4. Request that three letters of recommendation be sent directly to the Department of Biology. (Biology Department, c/o Graduate Coordinator, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 80523-1878 USA). *see departmental forms to download recommendation forms.

5.   Submit additional departmental forms: to the Department of Biology (Biology Department, c/o Graduate Coordinator, Colorado State University, Fort Collins CO 80523-1878 USA).

(1) Statement of Goals, (2) Checklist of Research Interests and, (3) Checklist of Faculty.

Identifying a willing advisor is of immense importance in the admission process of our graduate program. We strongly encourage you to review the Faculty Profiles on our website, and contact each faculty member you would be interested in working with prior to completing your application. The Department of Biology receives a large volume of applications and direct communication between you and your preferred faculty member(s) will expedite our consideration of your application.

Starting Fall Semester                        January 15

Starting Spring Semester                   November 1

You are welcome to check the status of your file with our graduate coordinator at (970) 491-1923, or e- mail, mailto:biogradsec@lamar.colostate.edu.

Graduate Coordinator

Department of Biology

Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO  80523

U.S.A.