Application Process
The Department of Earth Sciences follows an admissions procedure for prospective graduate students as outlined below. However, to be considered for funding through a Graduate Assistantship (GA) in the Fall, applications must be received well prior to the application close date.
- Fall Term
- Application Opens: October 1st
- Deadline to be considered for funding: January 1st
- Application Closes: May 1st for international students and May 31st for domestic students
- Spring Term
- Application Opens: February 1st
- Deadline to be considered for funding: October 1st
- Application Closes: October 1st
To apply, complete the Graduate School's online application. You will need to provide the following information in the online application:
- GPA
- Statement of research interests
- A writing sample (no length requirement)
- ÁñÁ«Ö±²¥ information for three references
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), if applying for an assistantship
- Application Checklist Page
International Students must also include:
- English proficiency test scores. Any one of the following is accepted:
- Duolingo English Test (minimum of 110 required)
- IELTS (minimum of 6.5 required)
- Pearson Test of English (PTE; minimum of 59 required)
- TOEFL (minimum of 550 requried on paper version or 80 on internet-based version)
- Affidavit of Support and Educational Background Statement
- Foreign university credentials must be evaluated by the
- Additional Admission Requirements for International Students Page