Admissions
The
Geosciences Department offers outstanding opportunities
for graduate studies in the fields of Geography and Geology.
Admission to the Department’s programs is competitive.
Graduate students must be admitted to Oregon State University
through both the Office of Admission and Orientation, and
the Department of Geosciences. Prospective students should refer to the frequently asked questions section of this website for more detailed information on how the admissions process works
and for answers to other inquiries.
Admission for graduate study
in Geosciences (geography or geology) at Oregon State University
requires:
1. a completed OSU admission application form
2. a bachelor's degree from an accredited
college or university;
3. a scholastic record indicating capability
for doing satisfactory graduate study (at least a 3.00 GPA
in the last two years (90 quarter credits or 60 quarter
credits);
4. appropriate academic background;
5. three letters of recommendation or completed reference forms (Geology Graduate Student Reference Form (Word Format) and Geography Graduate Student Reference Form (Word Format));
6. submission of GRE scores (1000-1200 or better is desirable);
7. a statement of purpose;
8. a minimum score of 213 on the
computer-based Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL), 550 on the
paper-based TOEFL, or a minimum score of 80 on the internet-based Test
of English as a Second Language. Scores may not be more than two years
old at the time you plan to enroll;
9. if applying for a Teaching Assistantship and you are a non-native English speaker, Test of Spoken English (TSE) with a score of 50 or higher;
10. approval of the Geosciences Department.
11. Admission to Oregon State University Graduate School All application materials are DUE in the Geosciences Department office
no later than February 1. Please be aware that it can take several
weeks for submitted materials to be processed by the Admissions Office
before being sent to the departments, so if you apply later than January
1 please send copies of ALL materials directly to the Geosciences
Department. Questions about the graduate application procedures not answered here or not addressed in the FAQ should be directed to the departmental office.
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