Master of Arts in Food Studies
Admission Requirements

The following are requirements of admission to the Master of Food Studies program:

  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.  Applicants with less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through other achievements may be granted conditional admission.
  •  Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts
  •  3 letters of recommendation
  •  Curriculum vita or resume
  • Personal statement -- both stating your experiences and interests in food, sustainability and/or agriculture and your reasons for pursuing a graduate degree
  • Completed application form
  • Free online application available at: http://apply.chatham.edu/graduate. Paper applications will be charged a non-refundable $45 fee.

Deadlines

  • Fall Recommended/Regular Deadline - June 15
  • Spring Recommended/Regular Deadline - November 1