Graduate School in the Geological Sciences

Admissions

Application to the graduate program in the Department of Geological Sciences is made directly to the Graduate School; however, recommendations for admission are made by the Department. Both domestic and international applicants should use the on-line application to apply for graduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. The Department of Geological Sciences believes that diversity provides a richer learning environment, to learn more about diversity at UNC Chapel Hill please see the diversity web site. To receive a paper copy of the application, please contact the Graduate School at gradinfo@unc.edu. UNC's Graduate Student website can be found at http://gradschool.unc.edu. Information for international applicants may be found at http://gradschool.unc.edu/applicant_intl.html. To discuss research possibilities, please contact the faculty whose research most closely matches your interest.

Application Procedures

For general and procedural information, please feel free to contact:

Ms. Deborah Harris, Student Services Coordinator

Department of Geological Sciences
115 Mitchell Hall, CB# 3315
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3315
email: djharris@email.unc.edu
telephone: (919) 962-0679
fax: (919) 966-4519

Degree Requirements

Graduate Handbook

M.S. in Geology

Ph.D. in Geology

Teaching Information

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities