How To Apply

To apply for admission to the Department of Entomology graduate program, you need to apply directly to the University of Kentucky Graduate School; the application page is here. You will need to provide the following information as part of your graduate application:

1. Copies of all college transcripts (you can submit copies of your transcripts for the admission application, and only need to submit official versions of your transcripts if you are admitted).
2. Test scores for TOEFL or IELTS (English as a foreign language exams) if your native language is not English
3. A 2-page statement explaining (a) your reason for applying to an Entomology graduate program and to our graduate program in particular, (b) your proposed area(s) of specialization, including why you selected your chosen area(s) of specialization, and (c) which of our faculty members most interest you as prospective mentors, and why. Note that this statement may be used to nominate you for university fellowships if you are admitted to our graduate program.
4. A curriculum vitae (CV)
5. Names and contact information of three people who will provide letters of reference 

Applications may be submitted at any time, but please review Graduate School application deadlines that must be met to be admitted for specific semesters. Students should also consult with prospective primary advisors about the ideal timing for application submission. 

More information on the university admissions requirements and the application process is provided on the Graduate School web pages, here. More information for prospective graduate students is provided on the Graduate School’s web page. If you are an international student you can review resources for international students here. 

Contact Information

For additional information about our graduate programs in general, contact Dr. Charles Fox (cfox@uky.edu), Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091; Phone: 859.257.7474

For additional information about our ONLINE graduate program, please see this page or contact Dr. Tonja Fisher (tonja.fisher@uky.edu), Director of Online Programs, Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091; Phone: 859.562.2563

If you have problems accessing the application portal or uploading documents for your application, please contact one of the Graduate School admissions officers listed here. 

• Blake Newton
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  Department of Entomology
  University of Kentucky
  Lexington, KY 40546-0091
  Phone: 859.257.7453