The application deadline for all food systems degree programs is January 15. We have an additional deadline of November 1, specifically for current UVM students applying to the Accelerated Master's program (AMP).
All applications and materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must be submitted through the UVM Graduate Admissions online application. Please carefully review the instructions before completing the application.
MS & AMP Applicants:
PhD Applicants:
In addition to the statement of purpose, please submit a separate 1-2 paragraph research statement (as a miscellaneous attachment), outlining your research interests and trajectory. You should also give us an example of research that you accomplished either in school or in a professional setting.
MS - Apply to become a Food Systems Innovation Fellow. 
Details here
When resources allow, we provide temporary research and instructional assistant positions. Students are notified about these opportunities when they are announced.
Are you a permanent resident of one of the New England States? If so, learn more about how you can apply for a reduced tuition rate to pursue an MS in Food Systems. New England Board of Higher Education RSP Tuition Break
PhD - Our program does not provide funding for all students in the same manner. Rather funding decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. All accepted students will be offered tuition and stipend for a minimum of two years. Please contact Serena Parnau for more information.
For questions related to program curriculum or design, please contact Serena Parnau, Food Systems graduate program administrator.
For questions about the online application system, please contact the Graduate Admissions Office. If you have application materials that need to be mailed, please use the following information:
The Graduate College Admissions Offices
The University of Vermont
330 Waterman Building
Burlington, VT 05405-0160
Telephone: (802) 656-2699
Fax: (802) 656-0519
Application details here
Food Systems Graduate students work together as a cohort to encouarge a more diversified learning environment. Our program also uses a transdisciplinary approach to guide curriculum so students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Completion of a college-level statistics course
3 letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic colleagues
Completion of the GRE (MS & PhD applicants only)
Faculty letter of support (AMP & PhD applicants only)
TOEFL exam if you are an international student
PhD applicants only: 1-2 paragraph research statement (see tips for writing statement of purpose)
PhD and AMP Applicants: Please contact the program administrator, Serena Parnau, for admissions questions