Integrated Resource Management (IRM)

Admission & Application

Before applying to the degree program, it is strongly recommended that you contact the program coordinator well in advance of the application deadline to understand and fulfill all requirements.

• Minimum Admission Requirements
• Step 1 - Apply Online
• Step 2 - Submit Application Materials
• Application Deadlines

Minimum Admission Requirements

The Integrated Resource Management (M.Agr.) degree requires applicants to have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on all undergraduate coursework.
• GRE Test Scores are required for this program or may be waived if applying through Track II Admission.

Please note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

Before your application for graduate study is considered, all application materials must be received by the department.

Step 1 – Apply Online

• Complete the online graduate application form and pay the $50 application fee (payable online with a major credit card).
  • Select “Agricultural Sciences (IRM) MAGR – Distance” when choosing the Program of Study.
  • In Part 2, please type "Integrated Resource Management" in the area of study field.

Step 2 – Submit Application Materials

Gather all of the following materials and submit directly to the College of Agricultural Sciences in one complete packet:

1. Three Letters of Recommendation
   In sealed envelopes. It is recommended that letters come from faculty and professional associates that can speak to your ability to complete graduate study.
2. Official Transcripts
   Include one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from every institution attended, whether or not you received a degree from those institutions. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required.
3. GRE Test Scores (if necessary)
   Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.

International Applicants Only

Include the following items in addition to those listed above:

• Official Transcripts
  Ensure official copies include a certified translation into English (only one set of transcripts is required).
• Official TOEFL Scores
  Submit official TOEFL scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075).IIn general, all applicants from countries in which English is not the official language, and who do not have an undergraduate degree from a country in which the official language is English (Canada, U.K., Australia, USA, New Zealand, etc.) must submit TOEFL scores. The minimum score for applicants is 550 (213 on the computer-based test). The TOEFL may be waived for applicants who have been working in the United States for several years. Contact gradinfo@cs.colostate.edu for details.
• Proof of Financial Support
  Submit the GS3-F Form to show evidence of adequate financial support as required before an immigration document can be issued by Colorado State University.

Any materials that cannot be submitted online should be sent to the address as below.

R. Kraig Peel, Ph.D.
Department of Animal Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171

Once the department receives your complete application and supporting materials, the department admission committee will review your application and promptly notify you of their decision. Stay in touch with the department about your application by contacting them at (970) 491.1610 or via the online contact form. Your application gets routed through the College of Agricultural Sciences before it arrives at the department, and it helps the department to know if you haven't heard about your application status - the department may not know that it's been misrouted.

Application Deadlines

Students may be admitted for fall and spring semesters. Summer admission is not available. Applications are often accepted after the deadlines below.