Graduate Students
Future and Current Students
Advance Your Skills, Make an Impact
Graduate programs at the College of Agricultural Sciences take your existing interests and solidify them into lasting passions. Across our five departments, our graduate programs in agriculture connect you with leading faculty, opportunities to conduct research in the lab and the field, and to apply your research in new and useful ways.
Jump to Graduate Resources:
Admissions and Applications Guidance | Funding, Assistantships, Financial Aid | Academic and Professional Development | Contact and Support
Graduate Student and Post-doc Research Showcase
The College of Agricultural Sciences hosts the annual CAS Graduate Student and Post-doc Research Showcase, and all graduate students and post-doctoral scientists are invited to attend. This event provides an opportunity to share research, connect with peers, and receive recognition for scholarly work.
Judges review posters and present awards in both department and college categories for graduate students and post-docs.
Admissions and Application Guidance
Connect with a Faculty Lab
Before applying to a graduate program, prospective students must connect with a faculty member or lab and secure a position.
Review Department-Specific Requirements
Inidividual departments have individual admissions requirements and deadlines for their programs. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with these before beginning your application.
Find and Contact an Advisor
Each department has graduate advisors and assistants who can help you on your application journey. We encourage you to reach out to them early and often.
Funding, Assistantships, Financial Aid
Assistantships
- Overview of Graduate Research (GRA) and Teaching (GTA) Assistantships
- How and when to discuss funding with advisors
- Policies on guaranteed vs. conditional assistantships
Scholarships & Awards
- Departmental scholarships with examples
- College-wide and university-level awards
- How to apply, eligibility, and typical award amounts
Financial Aid & Costs
- Average tuition and fees of programs
- Cost of attendance estimates
- Financial aid links for:
- Employer tuition benefits
- CSU Employee Study Privilege
- Military/veteran benefits
Academic and Professional Development
Program Requirements and Milestones
- Credit hour and GPA expectations
- Progress-to-degree policies
- Practicum or thesis expectations
Assessment and Academic Standing
- Maintaining a 3.0 GPA
- How degree progress is evaluated
- Academic performance appeals or reviews
Professional Development
- Workshops, seminars, and conference opportunities
- Networking through professional associations
- Leadership and communication skill development
Contact and Support
Department Advisors and Coordinators
Graduate and International Student Contacts
Career Services
Additional Resources
Graduate School Resources
Policies & Handbooks
- CAS Graduate Student Policies
- Department-level graduate handbooks
- Research, thesis, and practicum guidelines