To be eligible for the sustainable urban development program, students must hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. In addition, successful applicants will demonstrate a strong academic record, coursework and/or professional experience in sustainable development or related fields, and an interest in pursuing a career related to sustainable urban development.

official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended,
a current CV or resume,
a two-page personal statement that reflects on a student's past coursework and/or experiences in sustainable development and related fields, discusses future goals, and explains why this particular program appeals to them,
an application to the MA in Sustainable Urban Development does not require the GRE, LSAT or GMAT.

Students educated outside of the United States where English is not the official native language must present evidence of English proficiency. The College of LIberal Arts and Social Sciences (LAS) requires a minimum TOEFL score of 80 (iBT) or 550 (pBT) to be considered for admission to an LAS graduate program. Successful applicants to the MA in Sustainable Urban Development generally have a TOEFL score of 96 (iBT) or 590 (pBT). A minimum of 7.5 on the IELTS may be substituted. GPA - 2.5