Graduate Admissions

The School of Geology and Geophysics seeks to bring together students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Hence, we encourage applications from qualified international students as well as Americans. Decisions on admission to the Graduate Program are based on several criteria, including course grades; results on the verbal, and quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination; three (3) letters of recommendation evaluating academic performance and potential; a “Departmental Application” containing a statement of purpose composed by the student; and an undergraduate degree (or the equivalent) with a minimum 3.00 grade point average (4.00 scale). The above-mentioned items are considered support materials and files will not be reviewed until all support materials are received. Deadlines are as follows: Fall admission (with consideration for teaching/research assistantship) – February 1; Fall admission (without consideration for teaching/research assistantship) – May 1; Spring admission – September 1.
Along with support materials, a prospective student must also complete an official University of Oklahoma application which also includes official transcripts and an application fee. International students whose native language is not English must also submit a TOEFL score of at least 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based); or 79-80 (internet-based).

Normally, students are admitted to the graduate program in the fall semester; however, admission is sometimes possible in the spring semester. Applications for fall admission are reviewed in February, and offers of admission and financial aid are normally extended by March. In order to be considered for admission with financial aid, application materials should be received by February 1. Application materials are available from the school at the following address:

Graduate Affairs Committee
School of Geology and Geophysics
The University of Oklahoma
810 Sarkeys Energy Center
Norman, Oklahoma 73019
dsmullins@ou.edu

Application Materials Available Online

Steps for Applying:

1. Graduate College Application

2. Application for the School of Geology and Geophysics

3. Three Letters of Recommendation

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