Geography - MA and MS
Graduate Program Application Information
Graduate Program - Geography
Program Website - http://life.umt.edu/grad/name/geography
NOTE - BEFORE APPLYING, IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED APPLICANTS REVIEW THE "Admission Section" OF THIS SITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
Degree/Major - MA/Geography, MS/Geography, MS/Geography with Option in Cartography & GIS, MS/Geography with Option in Community & Environmental Planning
Admission Semester(s) and Application Deadline(s):
- Complete applications and supporting materials must be submitted electronically or postmarked by January 15.
Your Application Materials:
- Your application to be admitted to The University of Montana’s Graduate School is available for you to complete online at: http://life.umt.edu/grad/Apply/Applying%20for%20Admission.php#Apply. Complete the application form and follow the additional instructions on that webpage.
- If you wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship check the box in the online application asking if you wish to be considered for a Teaching Assistantship. Complete and send to the Geography Department a statement of interest and qualifications concerning the assistantship.
- Additional application materials to be submitted to the UM Graduate School:
- Official GRE scores with a test date that is within the past five years.
- The TOEFL, IELTS or MELAB are also required of international applicants who are not graduates of an English-speaking university (please see information in the International Admission section on the UM Graduate School website).
- Three (3) letters of recommendation – these may be completed online by your referees.
- Additional application materials to be submitted to the UM Department of Geography:
- Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
- A brief letter (separate from TA letter) explaining your objectives in graduate studies and why you wish to pursue those studies in the Department of Geography at The University of Montana.
