Graduate Applications
Thank you for your interest in graduate studies in the Geosciences Department at Stony Brook University. For applications to the PhD in Geosciences and MS Degree with Thesis in Geosciences, please go to the Graduate School website.
Application Submission Deadlines:
PhD Fall Admission - January 15
MS Fall Admission (International Applicants) - accepted on a rolling basis through May 1
MS Fall Admission (Domestic Applicants) - accepted on a rolling basis through July 15
Please note: Evaluation of MS applications will begin on January 15 and continue on a rolling basis until the indicated deadlines.
**All applications are due no later than 11:59pm on the respective deadline date**
There are a limited number of PhD application fee waivers available.
Additional requirements:
For the M.A.T. Earth Sciences program, or if you wish to take any course as a non-matriculated student, the requirements may differ, and you must apply to the School of Professional Development.
For admission to the Graduate Program in Geosciences, the following are required, in addition to the Graduate School admission requirements:
A. Conferred Bachelor's degree in one of the earth or space sciences or in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, or engineering.
B. A minimum average of B for all undergraduate coursework and a B average for courses in the sciences.
C. Acceptance by both the Department and the Graduate School
In special cases, a student not meeting requirements A and B may be admitted on a
provisional basis. Upon admission, the student will be informed of the requirements
that must be satisfied for termination of provisional status.
PLEASE NOTE: Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores will not be considered or accepted in application materials.
*This applies to all programs except for the M.A.T. Earth Sciences Program. For M.A.T. admission requirements, please visit the School of Professional Development.
For more information on applications, please contact:
Rene Andersen, Academic Programs Coordinator
Email: Rene.Andersen@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 1-631-632-8554
For further information on the Geosciences MS and PhD programs, please contact:
Professor Joel Hurowitz, Graduate Program Director
Email: Joel.Hurowitz@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 1-631-632-5355
For further information on the Masters in Teaching (M.A.T.) Earth and Space Science,
please contact:
Professor Gregory Henkes
Email: Gregory.Henkes@stonybrook.edu
Phone: 1-631-632-2905