Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

• Transcripts
• Recommendation Letters
• Academic Statement of Purpose
• Personal History Statement
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
  • The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required by the EAPS Department, but will be viewed if submitted.
• Resume

The following English proficiency minimum scores are required by this program for the tests listed below. To view additional English proficiency options accepted by this program and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars, visit the English Proficiency Requirements page.

• TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 81 (For exams taken before January 21, 2026)
• Minimum section requirements:
  • Reading: 19
  • Listening: 14
  • Speaking: 22
  • Writing: 18
• TOEFL: Internet-Based Test (IBT): Minimum Overall Required Score: 4 (For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026)
• Minimum section requirements:
  • Reading: 4
  • Listening: 3.5
  • Speaking: 4
  • Writing: 4
• IELTS (Academic Module): Minimum Overall Required Score: 7
  • Minimum section requirements:
  • Reading: 6.5
  • Listening: 6
  • Speaking: 7
  • Writing: 5.5

*Deadline for receipt of completed applications for priority consideration for financial support

• Current master’s students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application