SCHOOL OF GRADUATE EDUCATION

University of Wyoming graduate students are restless seekers, creators, and dreamers. They are the people that search for answers and solve real world problems.

The University of Wyoming offers world-class research and education opportunities for its graduate students, yet our small size means that every student receives personal attention and engaged mentorship. With more than 900 graduate assistantship positions and numerous scholarship and other financial aid opportunities, UW can help you step into graduate school in a way that doesn’t break-the-bank and that positions you for a lifetime of financial and personal success. UW welcomes graduate and professional students from diverse backgrounds. We have dedicated funding programs for students who have overcome adversity and achieved academic success and formal professional development programs to support diverse students. Crucially, we have leaders, faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The University of Wyoming’s long and distinguished record of research, education, innovation, and service form the foundation for its outstanding graduate programs. With more than 100 graduate programs to choose from, there is a place at UW for you to find your next step, your next great adventure, and your next career.

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ALEXANDRA QUINN PARMELY

I choose to attend the university in 2017 for a bachelor’s degree in psychology. At the time it was the most logical, economic choice for a first-generation college student that desired to continue to learn. I chose to continue my education with a masters in Community Mental Health Counseling, due to a deep hope to make a difference in the world. I began my first semester in Counselor Education and Supervision in Fall 2023. For many years, I have chosen to stay in Laramie for a variety of reasons. The primary is that the community and culture fit for who I am at this place in my life and challenge me to grow.

COUNSELOR EDUCATION & SUPERVISION PH.D.

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION SPRING 2027

Current Position: Graduate Assistant

I chose the University of Wyoming because the Department of Communication’s well-structured curriculum aligns perfectly with my career aspirations to become a communication strategist. I believe the program will prepare me for future Ph.D. studies in Political Science by providing a solid foundation.

MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION

ANTICIPATED GRADUATION FALL 2025

Current Position: Graduate Assistant

COLETAN NUTTER

I chose UW because the program put a strong emphasis on conducting research abroad. The accessibility of international experiences through UW is unparalleled in higher education. While both my BA and MA from UW allowed me opportunities to expand my international experience, my MA sharpened my professional perspective on international affairs. The staff and faculty at UW enabled me to explore the principles and ideologies foundational to my career, and to engage with large scale international institutions that would become integral to my work.

BA ENGLISH/RUSSIAN, MA INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

Current Position: A&A Specialist for the Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs, USAID via Zemitek

ADMISSIONS

Our goal at the University of Wyoming is to provide graduate students with a unique and personalized graduate school experience to maximize their educational experience. Prospective students are encouraged to consult with their respective academic department regarding the admission process before making a formal UW application.

• Applicants must submit the UW graduate application and the nonrefundable application fee. One set of official transcripts must be sent directly to the UW Admissions Office from each previous collegiate institution.

• Domestic applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants should have at least a 3.000 cumulative GPA (scale of 4.000).

• Some graduate programs may require standardized examination scores for admission and/or letters of recommendation.

• Graduate applicants should contact the respective academic departments for questions concerning application status, degree program requirements, deadlines, and supplemental application materials they may require.

All graduate international students have additional items that must be submitted for consideration of admission.

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GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS

Graduate students have the opportunity to receive an assistantship that will reduce the cost of tuition and mandatory fees. Currently, the cost of student health insurance is included in the assistantship. A stipend is also included with an assistantship. Assistantships are available in a number of fields and include duties such as instructor, reader, laboratory assistant and/or other teaching responsibilities. Other assistantships involve a variety of research functions. Some assistantships are funded through various off-campus organizations for specific research purposes. Stipends vary depending upon tasks assigned and experience of the student; most assistantships also include tuition and fee reductions for all or part of the tuition costs. Incidental student fees are usually the student’s responsibility.

There are several fellowships that graduate students can apply for. Students interested in an assistantship or a fellowship should reach out to their academic advisor to learn about funding opportunities that are available. For more information about assistantships and stipends please visit: uwyo.edu/assistantships

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP FUNDING 2023-2024

The standard graduate assistantship provides payment of a stipend to the student payable in installments over the academic year (September through May). Please note, the figures listed are based on the estimated set minimum amounts for one academic year. Departments may offer a higher amount if funding is available.

*This information is based on cost for Academic Year 2023-2024 and is subject to change.

LIFE IN LARAMIE

Nestled between the beautiful Snowy and Laramie mountain ranges, Laramie is a small town that offers the conveniences of a larger city. With a bustling downtown, students can find an abundance of local shops and restaurants within walking distance of the university. Laramie offers a moderate cost of living when compared to other towns in the United States.

Larger cities such as Cheyenne, Wy., Fort Colins, Co and Denver are just a short drive away and allow students to enjoy metropolitan life, with the benefits of living in a smaller community.

Laramie’s location provides easy access for students who enjoy the outdoors. Several state forests and parks are just outside the city limits allowing enjoyment of hiking, skiing, camping, kayaking, paddle boarding, snowshoeing and much more! The university is home to an Outdoor Program which organizes several outdoor trips each year and offers low-cost equipment rentals to students.

Pictured is Vedauwoo Recreation Area, located between Laramie and Cheyenne, Wyoming. Vedauwoo is a popular place for hiking, camping, and climbing.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING offers more than 90 graduate programs and a dozen graduate certificates. Many programs offer online learning opportunities to help students who may be learning from a distance or balancing busy careers and strive to work toward earning an advanced degree.

For more information please visit: bit.ly/uwyo-gradmajors

• ACCOUNTING, M.S. AND MINOR

• AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS, M.S. AND MINOR

• AMERICAN STUDIES M.A. AND MINOR,

• ANIMAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCE, M.S. AND PH.D.

• ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING, M.S.

• ANTHROPOLOGY M.A. AND PH.D.,

• ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE, M.S. AND PH.D.

• BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES, PH.D.

• BOTANY, M.S. AND PH.D.

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, M.B.A.(ALTERNATIVES: MBA AND ENGINEERING; MBA AND JD; MBA AND PHARMD)

• CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, M.S. AND PH.D.

• CHEMISTRY, PH.D.

• CIVIL ENGINEERING, M.S. AND PH.D.

• COMMUNICATION, M.A.

• COMPUTER SCIENCE M.S. AND PH.D.,

• COUNSELING, M.S.

• COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION, PH.D.

• CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, PH.D.

• CREATIVE WRITING, M.F.A.

• ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION, PH.D.

• ECONOMICS, M.S., PH.D. AND MINOR

• ECONOMICS AND FINANCE, M.S., COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

• ECOSYSTEM SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT/APPLIED ECONOMICS, PH.D

• EDUCATION, M.A., M.S., ED.D., AND PH.D.

• ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, M.S. AND PH.D.

• ENGINEERING/BUSINESS, M.S./M.B.A.

• ENGLISH M.A.,

• ENTOMOLOGY, M.S. AND PH.D.

• ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, M.A., M.S., M.F.A., M.P.A., M.B.A., ETC. (REQUIRES DOUBLE MAJOR)

• ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND SOCIETY, M.S.

• ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING M.S.,

• FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES, M.S.

• FOOD SCIENCE AND HUMAN NUTRITION, M.S

• GEOLOGY & GEOPHYSICS M.S. AND PH.D.,

• HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION M.S.,

• HISTORY M.A.,

• HYDROLOGIC SCIENCE, PH.D., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, M.A. AND MINOR, INTERDISCIPLINARY

• JURIS DOCTOR, J.D., COLLEGE OF LAW

• JURIS DOCTOR/BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, J.D. AND M.B.A., COLLEGE OF LAW AND COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

• JURIS DOCTOR/ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES, J.D. AND M.A., COLLEGE OF LAW AND HAUB SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

• JURIS DOCTOR/PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, J.D. AND M.P.A., COLLEGE OF LAW AND COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

• KINESIOLOGY AND HEALTH M.S.,

• MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING, PH.D. AND MINOR

• MATHEMATICS, M.A., M.S., M.A.T., M.S.T. AND PH.D.

• MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, M.S. AND PH.D.

• MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR LIFE SCIENCES, PH.D., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• MOLECULAR BIOLOGY M.S. AND PH.D.

• MUSIC EDUCATION, MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION

• MUSIC PERFORMANCE, MASTER OF MUSIC

• NATURAL SCIENCE, M.S. AND M.S.T., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• NEUROSCIENCE, M.S. AND PH.D., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• NURSING, M.S.

• NURSING PRACTICE, D.N.P

• PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, M.S. AND PH.D.

• PHARMACY, PHARM.D., COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

• PHARMACY/BUSINESS, PHARM.D./M.B.A.

• PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY, M.S., M.S.T. AND PH.D

• PLANT SCIENCES, MS, PH.D.

• POLITICAL SCIENCE, M.A.

• PSYCHOLOGY, PH.D.

• PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, M.P.A.

• RANGELAND ECOLOGY AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT, M.S. AND PH.D.

• SOCIAL WORK, M.S.W.

• SOIL SCIENCE, M.S. AND PH.D.

• SPANISH, M.A.

• SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY, M.S.

• STATISTICS, M.S., PH.D. AND MINOR

• WATER RESOURCES ( AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS), M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES (BOTANY), M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES ( CIVIL ENGINEERING), M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES (ECONOMICS), M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES ( GEOLOGY), M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES ( SOIL SCIENCE) , M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• WATER RESOURCES ( ZOOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY) , M.S., INTERDISCIPLINARY

• ZOOLOGY AND PHYSIOLOGY, M.S. AND PH.D.

Some programs have different credit costs and additional program fees that the student will be responsible for paying. All information provided is based on academic year 2023-2024 costs and is subject to change. For more information about the cost of attendance, please visit: uwyo.edu/coa

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS

THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS OFFICE provides a broad range of client-centered programs and services and is the primary resource for the international community at the University of Wyoming. The office advocates on behalf of international students and scholars and provides programs that assist them in adjusting to a new university, community, country, and culture.

The office partners with other offices, departments, and divisions at UW to nurture the growth of an international community and to assist in the development of a campus environment that is responsive to their needs.

The office helps international students obtain visas and provides assistance during the admissions process for students wishing to attend the University.

For more information about the International Students and Scholars office and the services it provides, please visit: uwyo.edu/iss

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER

The University of Wyoming English Language Center works locally and globally with non-native speakers of English through a variety of programs including workshops and one-on-one assistance. The center focuses on providing students with the tools to be successful in academic and professional participation in higher education.

Programs supported by the center include precollege intensive English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, credit ESL courses for degree students, orientations and graduate teaching assistantship training and language and culture support for visiting scholars.

Outreach programs include non-degree online intensive ESL classes, group study tours, professional English certificates, orientations and short programs that can be customized to learner’s needs

19-76

Age range of enrolled grad students

48 + Washington DC

States represented outside Wyoming

Number of countries represented by grad student population, including the U.S. 43.8%

Percent of graduate students with an assistantship

*excludes grad students in programs that do not offer assistantships

*Disclaimer:

Percent of grad students attend on campus programs in Laramie

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