Major: Geosciences

Charles E. Schmidt College of Science

Degree: Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.) 

Important information about applying to Graduate School:

  • Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
    be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
    transcripts, please visit our website: kyunshi.com/graduate/apply
  • Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
  • Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
  • Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
  • Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
 

Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• Undergraduate GPA 3.0 from regionally accredited college or
university
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Letter of support from a Geoscience faculty member with willingness to supervise the applicant’s doctoral research

International Students

• Undergraduate GPA 3.0 from regionally accredited college or university
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Letter of support from a Geoscience faculty member with willingness to supervise the applicant’s doctoral research
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 550 or IBT of 79-80; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110

GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY NOW REQUEST INFORMATION INVEST IN GRAD EDUCATION
 

Contact/Information

Tobin Hindle, Ph.D.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Science Building (SE-43), Room 462
Boca Raton Campus Map

(T) 561.297.2846
(E) thindle@kyunshi.com
(W) geosciences.kyunshi.com/grad

Application Deadlines

Domestic Students
Fall: February 15
Spring:  October 15
No Summer semester acceptance

International Students
Fall: January 15
Spring:  September 15
No Summer semester acceptance