Application deadlines

• January 5 - for Summer and Fall entry

First professional candidates should apply for summer entry which begins in May. Advanced studies candidates will begin in the fall.

Applications received after the deadline will be considered on a space-available basis. The Department accepts students for summer and fall admissions only.

Applicants to the Master of Landscape Architecture program will be considered for admission on an individual basis. Plans of study will be developed to take into account previous academic and professional experiences. Applicants must submit the following:

• 1. Application Form and Fee
• 2. Transcripts
• 3. Three Letters of Recommendation
• 4. GRE Scores (only certain applicants - see below)
• 5. TOEFL Scores (international applicants only)
• 6. Residency Statement
• 7. Personal Data Form
• 8. Portfolio

Items 1-7 should be submitted online. The portfolio (item 8) should be mailed to Graduate Admissions, College of Design, NC State University, Box 7701, Brooks Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701

APPLICATION FORM AND FEE

Apply online. The fee is $65 for U.S. applicants and $75 for international applicants.

TRANSCRIPTS

Applicants should upload an unofficial transcript for each institution attended into their online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted.

THREE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

Provide recommendations from at least three people who know your academic record and potential for graduate study. Online recommendation forms are contained in the online application. If, however, you elect to submit offline recommendations (paper), please send to Graduate Admissions, NC State University, College of Design, Campus Box 7701, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701.

GRE SCORES

Graduate Record Examination/GRE scores are not required but are strongly recommended for applicants with a GPA of less than 3.0. The institution code for NC State University is 5496.

TOEFL SCORES (INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

International students must provide a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score in order to be accepted into the Graduate School. A minimum score of 213 is required for the computer based test and a minimum of 72 (with at least an 18 in each section) is required for the internet based test. International students should also review other information and requirements. The institution code for NC State University is 5496.

RESIDENCY STATEMENT

Under North Carolina law, legal residence means more than simply living in the state. More specifically, it means maintaining a permanent home of indefinite duration as opposed to a temporary residence incident to enrollment in a university, college or technical institute of the state. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, and you wish to be considered for in-state residency for tuition purposes, you must complete residentiary acts before you can begin the one-year (12-month) waiting period prior to applying for North Carolina residency. For full details, go to http://go.ncsu.edu/NCRes

PERSONAL DATA FORM

Provide a completed online Personal Data Form for the Department of Landscape Architecture.

PORTFOLIO

Portfolios should be mailed to Graduate Admissions, College of Design, NC State University, Box 7701, Brooks Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7701

The portfolio should show the applicant's creative potential and breadth of experience through a collection of graphic, photographic, and written material. The preferred format for all photos is 8-1/2" by 11". Portfolios will be returned if an envelope with sufficient postage is included. The best qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces that are available for new students. Exceptions to the minimum 3.0 grade-point average may be made for students with special backgrounds, abilities and interests.