EES has three graduate degrees to choose from;
M.A. Geography
M.S. Earth & Quaternary Sciences
Ph.D. Spatial and Earth Sciences

Applying to our Graduate Programs

Application deadline applies for both domestic and international students to all degree programs.  To insure consideration for funding, your application must be submitted by the fall deadline as funding is typically determined by the fall deadline each academic year.  Conditional Admission for missing documents are not granted.
January 15 Fall
November 1 Spring

Students are selected based on:

1. Academic Background
2. TOEFL (required for international students - Original)
3. Letters of Recommendation (3 letters are required)
4. Note below*: Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Note below*: Supplemental Documents are highly recommended but not required

Students are expected to contact potential faculty advisors to discuss possible research opportunities.

Applications received beyone the deadline date are not eligible for Gradaute Assistantships and Tuition Waivers.

MS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Applicaiton and Application Fee
2. Official Transcripts
3. *Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
4. CV/Resume
5. 3 letters of Recommendation
6. TOEFL Scores (International Applicants)
7. *Supplimental Documents

PHD APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 

1. Applicaiton and Application Fee
2. Official Transcripts
3. *Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
4. CV/Resume
5. 3 letters of Recommendation
6. GRE Scores
7. TOEFL Scores (International Applicants)
8. *Supplimental Documents

Application Notes

1. Personal Statement - This essay will describe in detail the following
   • Research interests. 
   • Discuss long-term career goals.
   • Indicate the faculty member(s) you would like to work with and why.
   • Indicate if you would like to be considered for funding (Graduate Assistantship and Tuition Waiver).
2. Supplemental Documents
   • Though supplemental documents are not required, it is highly recommended that an applicant provide additional materials to the review committee.
   • These electronic documents may consist of: abstracts, conference posters, or writing samples. 

Graduate Admission Application and Resource Links

1. Online Applicaiton

2. Admission Resourses  

Contact Us

Contact the Graduate Program Coordinator Jeffery Stone or Suzanne Walters if you have any questions.