Sustainability

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must hold a bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in a discipline that will allow them to study the field of sustainability at an advanced level, with a GPA of 3.0 or equivalent at the undergraduate level.
• The program is structured to accommodate both full-time and part-time students. It welcomes students from a diverse academic background, including recent graduates and those who are working and want advancement in their careers. Hofstra University is recognized for its commitment to extending equal opportunity to all qualified individuals. The University also recognizes that minorities are underrepresented in the field of sustainability and is therefore especially interested in recruiting such students.
• For non-native speakers of English, a TOEFL may be required unless waived by Graduate Admission and/or the program director, after having received evidence of English-language proficiency.
• Applications must submit a 1-2 page letter of intent detailing professional and academic goals.
• All applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation.
• Official transcripts from previous institutions and three letters of recommendation must be submitted to Hofstra University, Office of Graduate Admission, 105 Memorial Hall, Hempstead New York.

The program understands that any single criterion may not reliably predict a candidate\xc2\x92s potential for success in a graduate program. Consequently, candidates are welcome to apply if they do not meet one of the criteria but feel that other aspects of their experience may compensate.