Kentucky State University

CAFSSS - Applying for Graduate Programs

We sincerely appreciate your interest in applying for admission to the graduate programs of the College of Agriculture, Food Science & Sustainable Systems. This is where you can begin the application process to become a candidate for either the Master of Arts in Aquaculture or the Master of Arts in Environmental Studies.

First, we recommend that all applicants for graduate school read and be familiar with the General Instructions for application before completing any portion of the application documentation. We also suggest that you print and use this convenient checklist to confirm that you complete all of the application rquirements.

Kentucky State University requires that you complete and submit the following documentation to apply for graduate admission:

 U.S. Citizens and Residents:

  • Graduate Application (we recommend completing it via the linked PDF file, then saving it to your computer and uploading as part of our online application).
  • Reference Forms (must be sent to your three references with a request that they complete and return them to KSU).
  • College Transcripts (an unofficial copy may be uploaded through our online application, with an official copy following via U.S. Mail as part of your application packet).
  • Statement of Career Goals & Objectives (may be submitted as part of our online application).
  • Graduate Record Examination results (your score may be submitted unofficially as part of our online application, with an official copy sent as part of your application packet).

International Students:

  • Graduate Application for Foreign Students (we recommend completing it via the linked PDF file, then saving it to your computer and uploading as part of our online application).
  • Reference Forms (must be sent to your three references with a request that they complete and return them to KSU).
  • College Transcripts (an unofficial copy may be uploaded through our online application, with an official copy following via U.S. Mail as part of your application packet).
  • Statement of Career Goals & Objectives (may be submitted as part of our online application).
  • Graduate Record Examination results (your score may be submitted unofficially as part of our online application, with an official copy sent as part of your application packet).
  • Graduate Student Declaration of Finances (may be submitted unofficially as part of our online application, with an official, bank-certified copy sent as part of your application packet.
  • Test of English Fluency results (may be submitted unoffically as part of our online application, with an official copy sent as part of your application packet).

 Apply online now!