APPLYING TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAM

A strong background in geography or related fields in the natural and social sciences is strongly recommended for the geography graduate program. Students are selected on the basis of academic background and performance (generally a minimum GPA of 3.0), professional experience, GRE General Test scores (generally a minimum combined verbal and quantitative score of 1,100), the TOEFL for international students (a score of 550), a personal statement of intent, and letters of recommendation. The deadline for fall admission is December 1 for international applicants and January 15 for domestic applicants. There are no spring admissions.

• Geography application materials and instructions
• Additional Graduate College application materials for both domestic and international students
• Application for graduate assistantship (pdf format)

For application questions, contact the program coordinator:

Linda Koski
Department of Geography and Regional Development
Harvill Building, Box #2
Tucson, AZ 85721
(520) 621-1652
lkoski@email.arizona.edu

For further information about the graduate program, contact the DIrector of Graduate Studies:

Marv Waterstone
Department of Geography and Regional Development
Harvill Building, Box #2
Tucson,AZ 85721
(520) 621-1478
marvinw@email.arizona.edu