Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Doctoral Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
  • Master's Degree Completion:
    • Not Required

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring Summer
    MS and PhD January 6* September 1 No Entry
    Non-thesis MS (GDSP) March 15 October 15 No Entry
    MS and PhD
    Fall January 6*
    Spring September 1
    Summer No Entry

    Non-thesis MS (GDSP)
    Fall March 15
    Spring October 15
    Summer No Entry

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

Program Contact Information


  • Name Emjai Gregory
    Phone 765-494-5984
    Email egregor@purdue.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address Graduate Committee
    Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
    Purdue University
    550 Stadium Mall Drive
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2051
    USA

Additional Information


  • 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
Purdue West Lafayette campus