*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
Admission criteria
Application Deadlines
| Entrance Term | Priority Deadline | Final Deadline |
| Fall | January 28 for guaranteed consideration for departmental financial aid | May 1 |
| Spring | | November 15 |
Minimum Language Requirements
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Required Application Materials
For the Graduate School
- Completed Graduate School online application
- Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
- Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)
For the Geological Sciences Program
- 3 letters of recommendation (submitted through the Graduate School online application)
- Personal statement (uploaded into Graduate School online application)
- GRE scores (optional, but recommended)
- Resume (optional, but recommended)