PS A personal statement by the applicant describing objectives and goals. GPA A minimum baccalaureate grade point average of 3.0 is generally required for admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Animal Sciences. A minimum M.S. grade point average of 3.2 is generally required for admission to the Ph.D. program. Fee International: $95 RL Three letters of recommendation. Transcript Unofficial transcripts or academic records should be uploaded directly to the online application. International students should also upload an English translation if the transcript is not in English. Please do not mail in paper copies of your transcripts, there is no need for official transcripts or academic records for initial review. If you are admitted, the University will then request official copies of this material. If you have problems uploading your transcripts, please click here.