Department of Geology, University at Buffalo

Graduate Application

Materials Required:

Completed application.
The Application Fee of $75.00. "Please note that the $75 application fee is non-refundable." (check or money order, made payable to the University at Buffalo or paid electronically).
Official Transcripts sent directly from every institution previously attended (including all undergraduate, summer, graduate, matriculated or not, whether or not a degree was conferred, and whether or not credit is claimed for the work). Transcripts received from the applicant or those not bearing an official seal of the institution will not be accepted. UB students do not need to request a UB transcript; the department is able to obtain a copy of grades completed here at UB
Official GRE scores sent directly to the geology department from the testing agency. (The school code is 2925 and the department code is 504.)
Two (2) references from former or present professors whom you believe know your capabilities for graduate work, using the required forms. Click here for the recommendation forms

Submit all required documents to:
University at Buffalo
The Geology Department
411 Cooke Hall
Buffalo, New York 14260
(716) 645-3489

Special Notes:

For fullest consideration of all scholarships and financial support (including Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships) within the Department of Geology, we strongly encourage students to submit all application materials by February 1st for the fall semester and October 1st for the spring semester. We will begin reviewing applications on those dates.
No offer of admission will be made until all supporting documents have been received.
Credentials received in support of this application are not returnable to the applicant.