Application Information

Application Deadline

The priority application consideration date for fall admission is Feb. 1. Applications will be accepted continually and evaluated until the cohort is full. While typical admission is in the fall, we will accept applications for spring or summer semester admission.

Application Submission Requirements

• ISU Graduate Admission Application (this is replaced by the pre-app)
• Application fee — $60 for US residents, $100 for international applicants (international students’ application fees may be waived on a case-by-case basis)
• Official academic transcripts
• Statement of academic and professional interests – 300-500 words
• Three letters of recommendation
• Digital portfolio
• Resume

Additional requirements for international applicants:

• Official TOEFL or IELTS score
• Financial Statement – Please wait to submit until you receive an admission decision to submit this

Mailing address for sending official transcripts (all other materials should be submitted electronically):

Iowa State University
100 Enrollment Services Center
Ames, IA  50011