Master of Landscape Design and Development (MLD)

Admission Requirements

The following are requirements of admission to the MLD program:

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
• Overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4. 0 scale (Conditional admission may be granted for applicants with a GPA of less than a 3.0 who show extreme promise through their other achievements.)
• Completed application for admission, including:
• Official transcripts from all college and universities attended
• Completed and signed application form
• Two letters of recommendation from academic or professional sources
• Curriculum vita or resume
• Samples of work (portfolio) that indicate the candidate's abilities and interest in one of the three specialized tracks
• Payment of nonrefundable $45 application fee (waived if member of AIA or ASLA) Online application without fee located here: online application)
• Personal essay that describes your background and why you want to pursue graduate studies in landscape design & development
• Fall Recommended/Regular Deadline - April 1
• Spring Recommended/Regular Deadline - October 15