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Prospective Graduate Students

Application Information

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Arizona is one of the top graduate programs in the country. We value excellence, creativity, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and diversity. We are committed to making our graduate admission process as fair as possible. We pay particular attention to an applicant’s academic record, accomplishments, personal statement, and letters of reference. 

 

Deadline

The next admissions cycle will be for Fall 2024. The Graduate College Application will open in August 2, 2023 and closes on January 5, 2024.

The deadline for the Geosciences Application for Fall 2023 has passed and the application is closed. 

 

Admissions FAQ

Please read our frequently-asked-questions page.

 

Admissions Basic Requirements

 

Note

UA Geosciences no longer considers GRE scores for admission.

 

Application Requirements

Graduate College Application - completed and submitted

Application consists of:

  • Acceptable English Proficiency credential (if required)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resumé / CV
  • Contact information for three letter writers who will write letters of recommendation; letters will be submitted electronically by your recommenders
  • Names of 3 faculty members in our department whose interests align with your own
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts showing all your course work (PDF)
  • Brief summary of your research interests

 

English Proficiency Credential and Transcripts

International applicants must provide an official TOEFL or IELTS score, or other acceptable English Proficiency credential to the Graduate College if they will not be earning their current degree from an English-speaking institution. 

Your application will be reviewed with the unofficial transcripts you upload to our application. However, if you are recommended for admission by Geosciences, you will need to send one official (sealed envelope or electronic) transcript from each post-secondary institution to the Department of Geosciences in order to be admitted. In addition, international students will need to send an official copy of all degree/diploma certificates conferred.