The Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University has a long history of success in research, teaching, and extension, and is viewed as one of the strongest horticulture departments in the nation. The department is dedicated to providing new fundamental knowledge into practical discoveries.

The department is home to four endowments and centers:

• Vegetable Fruit Improvement Center
• Benz School of Floral Design
• Basye Rose Program
• Ellison Chair in International Floriculture

Our graduate program provides advanced training and mentoring to students. Several of our recent graduates have been hired in faculty positions at peer institutions. We also have trained young scientists who are now in the plant breeding industry.

2011 Horticulture Graduate Studies Handbook
Department of Horticultural Sciences policies for graduate students.

The student organization of graduate students in Horticultural Sciences is the Horticulture Graduate Council.  Visit the Horticulture Graduate Council for more information about their activities.

TAMU Office of Graduate Studies
Access to University-wide policies, forms and other information for graduate students.

Application to our graduate program is coordinated by the Texas A&M University Offices of Admissions and Graduate Studies and instructions for completing the required forms can be found on the graduate admissions Website.