Apply for Spring 2027
Planning to start in Spring 2027 or later? Follow these steps to apply to the MS Biodiversity Conservation and Management program using GradCAS.
Starting in Fall 2026?
Visit the MS Biodiversity Conservation and Management admission page to find the correct application for Fall 2026.
How to Apply for Spring 2027
Follow the steps below to complete your application.
Step1:Start Your Application
Start your application through GradCAS, UW-Green Bay’s new graduate application system. You’ll choose your intended start term, log in or create an account. Search for and select "Biodiversity Conservation & Management (MS)."
Step2Submit Required Materials
Following the instructions provided in GradCAS, submit all required materials directly in GradCAS. In addition to the Office of Graduate Studies requirements, you must also submit the following program requirements:
- Statement of Personal Intent (up to 1,000 words) describing your decision to pursue this degree and what you believe you will bring to the conservation field. If you do not meet the minimum requirements for the program, please include a description of extenuating circumstances to explain why your application does not accurately reflect who you are as a student and your ability to succeed in a graduate program.
- Two letters of evaluation or recommendation (can be professional or academic)
Step3:Pay Your Application Fee
Then, you’ll complete your application by paying the application fee through GradCAS. The application fee is non‑refundable.
Need Help with GradCAS?
If you have trouble creating an account, requesting transcripts or submitting materials, step-by-step instructions and support are available in the GradCAS Applicant Help Center.
International Students
This program is 100% online. International students are welcome to apply and enroll. However, you are unable to apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa based on enrollment in this program. In addition to the application materials, you will need to provide further documentation.
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