Vol. II - June 2009

In This Issue

• Home
• Meet Our Director
• Two MES Lecturers win 2009 Distinguished Teaching Award
• We Have a Dean's Scholar!
• MES Students Go to the Ends of the Earth
• Who Is the Ideal MES Student?
• Graduate Student Research Forum 2009
• Admission Tips
• Housing
• Getting to Know Philadelphia

About MES

You’ll take courses across the University and collaborate with Penn’s world-class researchers and practitioners in the physical, biological, and social sciences, economics, and other arts and sciences disciplines, as well as professionals in planning, engineering, business, health care, and the law. Gain the breadth needed to address complex issues of the environment while you develop the depth required to provide specific expertise in environmental restoration and protection. More>

Admission Tips

1. Applicants to the Master of Environmental Studies program are evaluated according to a number of criteria. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and strong academic record are required. Completion of prerequisite courses relevant to the applicants proposed professional concentrations will also be evaluated. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required of all applicants except applicants with five or more years of professional experience. TOEFL scores are required for international students. Applicants must also request two letters of recommendation in support of their application from faculty and/or supervisors in their field. Finally, a written statement of career objectives and reasons for choosing the MES Program at Penn and a proposed course of study are required. MES Application
2. Send us your transcripts! Think ahead and request your transcripts early. 
3. International applicants—apply NOW! If you're coming to Penn from outside the United States, it's important that you submit your complete application as soon as possible to allow for time to prepare student visas and make other necessary arrangements. 

The next application date is July 15, 2009 for admission in Spring 2010.

If you’d like more information about admissions or would like to speak to one of our Recruitment Specialists, please email us at lps@sas.upenn.edu.