MEPD Application Requirements
The Master of Environmental Planning & Design program admits only 15-20 students each year. Applicants are required to have an undergraduate degree. Students from all undergraduate disciplines are encouraged to discuss their potential for success in the MEPD program with the program director. An interview is strongly recommended so that applicants may meet the director, the faculty, and other students. Accomodations at the Georgia Center are available at a discount for prospective grad students.
Admission Requirements
- Graduate school application and fee
- Letter of intent that outlines the reasons for the student's interest in the program, the relevance of previous degrees and experience, and the applicant's goals and ambitions
- Academic transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
- Three reference letters
- GRE scores no lower than 1000 total, with at least a 500 verbal score
- International students are required to submit TOEFL scores
The online graduate school application and instructions can be found here. Fee payment can be done online as well. Transcripts and test scores should be sent to the Graduate School at the following address:
Graduate School Admissions Office
University of Georgia
320 E Clayton St Suite 400
Athens, GA 30602-4401
The letter of intent should be sent directly to the College of Environment & Design at the following address:
Donna Gabriel
MEPD Program
College of Environment & Design
609 Caldwell Hall
Athens, GA 30602-1845
Acceptance letter response required: the applicant must indicate acceptance of the admission offer in writing.
