TOEFL The Plant Biology Department normally requires at least a 620 on the paper test or 105 on the iBT (Internet-based TOEFL test) with a minimum speaking score of 20 and a minimum writing score of 20. Higher TOFEL score, particularly on the speak test, can enhance eligibility for additional funding sources and thus increase your opportunities for admission. An iBT speak test score of 24 or higher makes you eligible for all available funding sources. IELTS For International Applicants from countries whose primary language is not English, a copy of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) OR IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test scores are also required. GRE You will also need to provide a copy of your GRE scores (the Plant Biology Department normally requires at least a 1200 score (verbal + quantitative) on the old GRE scale, or 308 (verbal + quantitative) on the current GRE scale.

Fee Be aware that your application cannot be evaluated by our Graduate Studies Committee until you have sent your application fee to the Graduate School; currently, the fee is $75.00 for domestic students and $100.00 for international students. We are unable to waive this fee for anyone due to University regulations! RL Three letters of recommendation must be submitted using the online recommendation form from the Graduate School: you must provide a valid e-mail address for each recommender. Please make sure that your recommenders have indicated that they are willing to fill out a reference form for you in advance. Also keep in mind that it is your responsibility to ensure that your recommender has submitted the form by the appropriate deadline. Your recommender will receive an email notification with login information upon your final submission of this application. Transcript Domestic and international applicants should submit unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended as part of the online application.  Unofficial transcripts not submitted as part of the online application can be e-mailed to gradadm@uga.edu.  Official transcripts are not required during the review process and will only be required for applicants who are offered admission.  Do not mail official transcripts until offered admission. For any previous UGA attendance, UGA transcripts are not required.  If you are currently enrolled, provide the last expected date of enrollment.