Aplying to the Program

Undergraduate Program Application

Applications can be obtained in person at the Doc Bryan Student Services Building located just west of the coliseum on the ATU campus.

Information can also be obtained:

Tuition at Tech

TECH is an exceptionally good value for your tuition dollars. Our in-state tuition compares very favorably with other universities in Arkansas, and costs for out-of-state students very often are similar to those they would be paying to attend a university within their home state. This makes TECH a practical choice for out-of-state students interested in beginning a career in fisheries and wildlife. Out-of-state tuition waivers are also available for students with an ACT score >23 and high school GPA >3.25.

More information on in-state and out-of-state tuition waivers and academic scholarships can be obtained from the Admissions Office at the contacts listed to the left.

Graduate Program Application

Students with backgrounds in fisheries, wildlife, or natural resource management tend to be accepted at a higher rate than students with degrees in biology or environmental sciences. In particular, a solid ecological background, an applied perspective, and a background in policy and management is very helpful as students pursue an advanced degree in fisheries and wildlife. If you do not have a B.S. in a resource management field, and you wish to earn a M.S. degree at Arkansas Tech University, you are encouraged to take courses in natural resource management or fisheries and wildlife management, to increase your chances of acceptance.

Please be aware that meeting minimum requirements for entry into the program does not guarantee admission to the program. Students are only admitted to the program when a faculty member has the resources to support stipend, tuition, and research expenses. Consequently, only a few students are accepted per year, and admission into the program is very competitive. Available positions generally are advertised on the Texas A&M job board, and/or with the American Fisheries Society, The Wildlife Society, and other media as appropriate for the position. Their web sites can be accessed via our Jobs/Graduate School web page.

Students submitting formal applications will be considered for openings, but qualified students are encouraged to correspond with faculty members whose interests most closely parallel theirs to determine if opportunities might be available and increase their chances for acceptance. Please be aware that it is not unusual to receive funding for projects at the last minute. Admission to a graduate program is a major commitment of the student, advising professor, and the program. Consequently, qualified students are encouraged to visit campus before accepting a position to help ensure that the program, research project, and relationship with the major professor fall within their expectations.

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If you need additional information on the program or potential research projects please feel free to contact any of the fisheries and wildlife faculty. Their e-mails and phone numbers can be found on their web pages under faculty, and on the F&W homepage.