Application Deadlines
To be given first consideration for admission into the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program, please submit your application in the Texas A&M GradCAS portal by January 15. All applications received by January 15 will be reviewed for fall admission and be given full consideration for financial aid (including our recommendations for graduate assistantships and scholarships). The MLA program only admits students for entry in the Fall.
Applications received after January 15 will be reviewed and considered for admission — however, considerations for financial aid may be limited.
If you are a current Texas A&M undergraduate senior (of any major), you may consider applying to our program via the Aggie Priority application within the Texas A&M GradCAS application portal.
We will begin our formal review of MLA applications after January 15. Applicants can expect a response letter from our department regarding a decision on their application sometime between late February and mid-March. A separate offer letter will follow if financial aid is being offered. April 15 is our deadline for applicants to return offer letters to Landscape Architecture & Urban Planning (LAUP) to indicate their intention to study landscape architecture at Texas A&M University.
Thank you for your interest in our MLA program. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Application Requirements
In addition to the university graduate admission requirements, the Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) program requires the following.
Minimum Education
A bachelor’s degree (of any major) is required for admission to the MLA program. Admitted applicants must present proof of a bachelor’s degree, before enrolling in the MLA program.
Résumé
Résumés should include your employment history, educational record, publications, awards, and any community/volunteer experiences you may have. Additional information can include experience with digital communications (optional). Please upload your resume to the Texas A&M GradCas System.
Statement of Purpose
Your statement of purpose should clearly demonstrate your interest in the Master of Landscape Architecture program. Statements of purpose are used to gauge whether an applicant will be a good fit in the program based on interests and prior experiences.
References
You must provide three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with your academic achievement and potential. If you have been out of school for a number of years and are unable to contact former professors, you may submit non-academic references (e.g., employers).
Applicants can access the electronic letter of recommendation system available via the Texas A&M GradCas System.
Test Scores
The MLA program does not require Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for admittance. Citizens from non-English-speaking countries are required to submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS). Send your Test Scores following instructions under “Proof of English Proficiency” on this webpage.
Portfolio
For applicants with a design background, portfolios should showcase recent, high-quality design work and will be judged on both content and overall design.
For applicants without a design background, portfolios may include work that demonstrates other evidence of creativity (e.g., photography, painting/sketching, woodworking/furniture, construction, pottery, digital art). We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. You may either use the attached PowerPoint template to format your portfolio or design it yourself.
Upload a link to or a PDF copy of your portfolio in the application via the Texas A&M GradCas System (required). A printed copy is not necessary.
Contact
Bruce Dvorak
Professor; Coordinator of the Master of Landscape Architecture Program, Senior Schob Scholar; ASLA, PLA
979.458.0628 Email Bruce Dvorak