The Ph.D. in geology is a unique program in which students choose a highly specialized area of focus. While building upon your scientific skills and knowledge, you will design and develop an original research project, communicate the results and develop the competitive skills you need to compete in the workforce once you graduate.
Graduate Catalog Program Information
Affiliated College: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Degree(s) Offered: Ph.D. in Geology
Program Requires GRE: No
Letters of Recommendation: 3
All application materials must be received by the appropriate deadline below to ensure priority consideration.
| Internationals Living Abroad | Applicants Residing in the U.S. | Priority Consideration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | May 1 | July 15 | February 1 for Assistantship |
| Spring | October 1 | December 10 | October 1 for Assistantship |
| Summer | June 1 |
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Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences
Davis Hall 409
Program website
Director of Graduate Studies
Nathan Stansell
nstansell@niu.edu