Applying for graduate studies in the Energy Technology and Policy (ETaP) or the Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE) program involves several steps.

Step 1: Fill in the Humboldt State University application form to apply for admission on the internet through the following address: http://www.csumentor.com.  The appplication fee (currently $55) can be paid through this site using a credit card, but if you prefer to pay with a check, you should send it to the address indicated on the "csumentor.com" website.  

Step 2: Arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation from people who can assess your potential as a graduate student. You should identify recommenders through the online CSU Mentor application, page 11, by entering each recommender's name and electronic mail address.  The CSU Mentor system will then send a message to the recommender with the necessary information. The letters must be submitted by the recommender (not by the applicant). Be sure to notify your recommenders in advance to expect an email message that provides information about the process for submitting the letters.

If you have any questions about step 1 or step 2, please contact:

Office of Graduate Admissions
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone: (707) 826-6250

Step 3: The following materials should be sent to the Secretary for the Environmental Systems Graduate Program.

Secretary, Environmental Systems Graduate Program
College of Natural Resources and Sciences
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
Phone: (707) 826-3256

1. One OFFICIAL transcript from each college or university previously attended.

2. A list of any course work in progress and/or projected prior to admission into the Environmental Systems graduate program.

3. OFFICAL test scores from the aptitude (verbal, quantitative, and analytical) section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). In some cases, students residing in another country where access to the GRE is limited may request to have the GRE requirement waived.

4. A 500 word statement of purpose essay which must include your reasons for pursuing a master's degree, your interest in the specific program within the Environmental Systems graduate degree program, and other information about your background and interests.

5. An up-to-date curriculum vitae or resume that includes a summary of your relevant academic, work, and volunteer experiences, as well as any honors, awards, skills, publications, languages spoken, etc. that you would like to highlight.

Step 4: If you are an international student applicant, please visit the Graduate Application Process page for information about how to apply. Please note that international students must submit TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores. These scores and the other material indicated at the site should be submitted to:

International Student Admissions
Humboldt State University
1 Harpst St.
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
USA

Additional information for graduate student applications can be found on the International Graduate Information page.

Step 5: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that all materials have been received by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies and the Environmental Systems Graduate Secretary. Applicants may contact the Environmental Systems Graduate Secretary by telephone (707)826-3256 or email jlt7002 [at] humboldt [dot] edu if they have questions concerning the completeness of their application package.

Deadlines for Submission of Application Materials

All application materials should be submitted during the appropriate initial application filing period.

Fall Semester Admission

October 1 to February 1 (i.e. February 1 deadline)

Applications submitted after the filing period may be considered on a first-come, first-served basis according to space availability. A late completion fee (currently $25) may be imposed.

The ERE and ETaP graduate programs generally do not accept applications for spring semester admission, although exceptions may rarely be considered on a case by case basis. In cases that an application for spring semester admission is considered for review, the due date for all application materials is October 15.
 

Financial Resources for Graduate Students

Many graduate students in the ETaP and ERE programs receive financial support. See the Financial Resources page for additional information.