Masters in Landscape Architecture

Transcripts from all educational institutions attended. Submit unofficial copies of your college and university transcripts. An official paper transcript is required for all admitted students.

Two (2) letters of recommendation.

Applicants to the MLA program are required to submit a portfolio. The portfolio is used to assess your aptitude for visual thinking and design. Applicants may include a wide variety of media, including freehand drawings, painting, photography, graphic design and renderings, garden design, and other creative endeavors. Portfolios are digitally submitted along with the MLA application. There is no page limit; however, your file size should be less than twenty (20) megabytes total to be able to upload onto the Cornell Graduate School Application site. A hard copy is not required for graduate applications.

Submit your résumé or CV

Each applicant must submit a Statement of Purpose. The Statement of Purpose is your opportunity to help reviewers better understand your academic objectives and determine if you are a good match for the field to which you are applying. Your statement of purpose should: Detail your reasons for applying to the program and explain your academic interests. Make sure to include subjects you're passionate about, faculty whose research interests you or courses you would like to take. Provide information on your undergraduate study and any research or professional experiences and how they fit with the program. If your undergraduate major is different or unrelated to the graduate field, explain why the field interests you and include any additional courses or professional experience that has prepared you for a transition into a new field. Highlight skills you have learned from academic, lab, research or professional experiences. Detail your professional goals. Address any gaps or weaknesses in your academic record. Be honest but brief. Turn your weakness into strengths, and illustrate how you overcame obstacles, showed resilience and remained persistent in your goals.