Grade point average of at least 3.0 of 4.0 for previous two years of undergraduate work is strongly recommended and is required for full consideration for financial support via teaching assistantships However teaching assistantships will be awarded preferentially to students enrolled in the MS and PhD Geosciences programs
Students must have successfully completed GEOS 1300 3010 and a minimum of three credits of field experience approved by the Graduate Director or equivalent or must complete these courses prior to finishing the degree
A resume or curriculum vitae (CV) is required, please submit within the online application system.
This program requires three recommendations. Please send email requests for such recommendations from within the online system.
Please prepare a statement which covers the following information, and attach it within the online application:
Summarize your experiences in academic, professional, research, creative, or scholarly activities, and indicate how these experiences make you an ideal candidate for graduate study in your selected program. Also address how these activities align with the strengths of your chosen program and faculty, and with your professional goals, including future job positions. This statement (double-spaced and between 500 1500 words) should demonstrate your communication skills and writing competence.
This program does not require any previous written work be submitted.
An official transcript from the institution from which you received your bachelor degree is required, as well as a transcript from the institution(s) where any additional graduate level courses or degrees have been taken/completed. Applicants are not required to submit an official transcript of courses taken/completed at WMU.
Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL 80 iBT graduate.
TOEFL Essential 8 Graduate.
International English Language Testing System IELTS Academic - 6.5 graduate.
Pearson Test of English Academic Module PTE - 54 graduate.