Geological Sciences

Programs Degrees Major Codes Admissions
Term Deadline
Doctoral PhD GEOL Fall* June 13, 2023
Master’s MS GEOL Fall* June 13, 2023
Fall Graduate School Fellowships December 13, 2022 (Recommended)
Director of Gradute Admissions Johanna Rosman ( jrosman@email.unc.edu)
Graduate Coordinator Violet Anderson (violet@unc.edu)
Address Department of Geological Sciences
CB# 3315, Mitchell Hall
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Website emes.unc.edu
Phone 919-962-1252
Test Requirements
GRE not required
Letters of Recommendation 3
International Applicants Only TOEFL or IELTS score (no more than two years old)
Other Requirements

In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements.

The application deadline for funding consideration is December 13, 2022.  Applications received after this time will not ordinarily be eligible for any departmental of university funding.

Statement of Purpose:  The required 2-3 page personal statement should describe present fields of interest in geology, reasons for applying to UNC, and future professional plans.  Where possible, please indicate which faculty member or members in the Department of Geological Sciences most closely match your research interests.

*Only in unusual circumstances and after consultation with department is Spring admission considered.