Application Information

• Prior to matriculation, M.S. or M.A. applicants must complete a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and Ph.D. applicants must have completed a Master's degree from an accredited institution. Students interested in pursuing our M.S. to Ph.D. bypass track need only to have completed a Bachelor's degree. 
• There is no minimum GPA requirement for admission to the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, however, most successful applicants have a GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
  • All applications are holistically reviewed to assess preparation for graduate-level study in marine science. The Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences recognizes that GPA may not be fully reflective of an applicant's ability or academic preparation and encourages applicants to provide any additional relevant information within the Personal Statement.
• Unofficial transcripts uploaded for all completed course work (official transcripts will be requested if your application is selected for further review)
• TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores, for all international applicants
  • TOEFL School code - 5115
• Resumé or CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Supplemental Question Responses (see Application Components document)
• Personal Statement (Optional)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Non-refundable application fee of $44 (US).  The application is not complete until the fee has been paid or waived.

GRE scores are not required for admission to the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences.  They are not used by the Admission Committee nor the Office of Academic Affairs to evaluate or rank applicants, and cannot be submitted through the application website.  Individual faculty members may wish to see unofficial GRE scores, but they will not be shared with the Admissions Committee or other faculty members.  We recommend that applicants for the M.S. or Ph.D. programs contact prospective faculty advisors to inquire if they wish to see GRE scores.  Applicants for the M.A. program do not need to submit unofficial GRE scores to the M.A. Program Director.

As you apply, please review descriptions of the research programs of our faculty and contact faculty members with whom you share research interests.  Discuss with them specific research areas, funding opportunities, and program information.