Interdepartmental Plant Biology Major

For International Students

International Applications:

Admission to Plant Biology at ISU is a two-step process; you should submit an application to the Plant Biology program to be considered for admission to Plant Biology, and you must also submit the Graduate College Application to be formally admitted to the University. Admission to both Plant Biology and to ISU is required.

Step 1: ISU Graduate College Application

1. Fill out an Iowa State University Graduate Application. Answer each question (please type or print) following the directions included with the form. Enter "Plant Biology" for major. If you specify a department or departments, your application will be considered specifically by the department(s) indicated, as well as by Plant Biology.
2. Application Fee. Your check or money order for the full fee (payable to Iowa State University) must accompany your application.
3. Transcripts of your Grades and Credits. Request the Registrar of each college or university you have attended to send an official transcript of your academic record.
4. You can either apply on-line to Iowa State University or send the hard copy to:
   Admissions Office
   100 Alumni Hall
   Iowa State University
   Ames, IA 50011-2010
   U.S.A.

Step 2: IPBM Application

1. Send directly to the IPBM program the following:
   • Copy of the ISU Graduate Application (#1 above)
   • Resume
   • Description of research experience at all previous institutions/industry
   • Statement of research interests (by area and faculty) at Iowa State University
   • Three letters of recommendation
   • Copies of Transcripts of your Grades and Credits of your undergraduate and/or Master's degree(s).
   • Copy of GRE score (GRE general test is required of all applicants)
   • Copy of TOEFL score (required for those whose native language is not English and who have not earned their degree in a country where English is the only official language)
2. Application materials can be sent as:
   • An e-mail attachment to: ipbm@iastate.edu or
   • A hard copy through regular mail to:
     IPBM Admissions
     207 Science I
     Iowa State University
     Ames, IA 50011-3211
     U.S.A.

International Admission:

• When your complete application has been received, it will be sent to the Admissions Committee for review during the first week in February, 2008. The Committee reviews and ranks students within areas of research interest. Students who do not indicate their area of research interest will likely not be considered for admission.
• The Chair will make offers to international students between February 25 to March 14, 2008, based on ranking, research interest, and funding availability via e-mail communication. You are required to notify your acceptance by  March 28, 2008.
• Students who are not offered Admission will be advised no later than May 2, 2008.

Andrew Foudree

• Major name change approved

• IPBM 2008 Fall Retreat

  • September 6, 2008, 9 am to 2 pm, McFarland Park, Dr. Shui-Zhang Fei (organizer)

• IPBM Invited Speakers

• Loomis and IPBM mini symposium

• IPBM seminar series (PLBIO 696)

• IPBM Annual Retreats

• IPBM Halloween Party October 28, 2006