Climate Dynamics Ph.D. - Admissions
Applicants to the doctoral program in climate dynamics should have demonstrated high aptitude for quantitative reasoning, applied mathematics, and physical science. The applicant should have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution, with a GPA of at least 3.000 in undergraduate work and a combined GRE score of 1100 (quantitative plus verbal). The GRE-SUB is recommended if it is given in the student's undergraduate major. The GRE requirement for admission will be waived if the student holds a master's degree from a U.S. institution. TOEFL scores are also required for all foreign applicants. The TOEFL requirement is a score of at least 575 (paper based exam), 230 (computer-based exam), or 88 (internet based exam; score for each individual section must be at least 20).
For application instructions, please go to Applications. It would be helpful if those who intend to apply to Climate Dynamics also inform the Climate Dynamics Graduate Coordinator (see below), via email.
Students requesting financial assistance in the form of a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) should submit applications by February 1. Applications for Spring admission should be received by November 1 of the preceding year. Please note that local applications may be accepted after these general deadlines, though prospects for financial aid are best for applications received by the deadlines. Full-time students should start the program in the Fall rather than the Spring. For further information, please contact the Climate Dynamics Graduate Coordinator.