Domestic Applicants
Application Instructions for U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents
The electronic application process is simple and convenient. Your electronic application will be composed of the Earth Sciences Department Applicant Information form, the Graduate Division on-line application form as well as the Supplementary Forms required by the Graduate Division, official transcripts, letters of recommendation and official GRE scores.
To be admitted to graduate status, the basic requirement is a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, with a major appropriate to the proposed graduate program. Applications are considered as received. For consideration for our top fellowships, it is best to complete the application process by March 1. All students are required to take the GRE.
Application Checklist
1. Complete Graduate Division On-line Application
2. From the Graduate Division website, print the Disclaimer , Statement of Goals and Qualifications , and Supplementary Fellowship Information forms. Complete these forms and mail to the address below.
3. Have transcripts sent from all Colleges and Universities attended. The Graduate Division website provides Transcript Request Labels for you to print and use.
4. Print the Letter of Recommendation Form and request that three letters be sent to the
address below.
5. Request ETS to send your GRE scores to our campus. Only the GRE general exam
is required for admission.