Geography (PhD) Contact Information and Application Instructions
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| College: | Arts and Sciences | |||
| Department: | Geography | 108 East Bandelier Hall | (505) 277-5041 | F: (505) 277-3614 |
| Chair: | Ronda Brulotte | brulotte@unm.edu | (505) 277-5041 | F: (505) 277-3614 |
| Graduate Programs Director: | Marygold Walsh-Dilley | marygoldwd@unm.edu | F: (505) 277-3614 | |
| Graduate Program Coordinator | Melodie D'Amour | mdamour@unm.edu | (505) 277-5041 | |
Degrees Offered:
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Application Instructions
The following information is provided to help the prospective student successfully apply for admission to the Geography (PhD) graduate program at the University of New Mexico, which is offered in collaboration with the Department of Geography at New Mexico State University. Although Graduate Studies strives to keep this information up-to-date, we still encourage you to visit the program's website to verify application instructions and required materials.
Please note: These instructions are for application the PhD program only. Instructions for the master's program are available here; instructions for the certificate program are available here.
International students (including non-U.S. citizens on a visa) generally must complete additional steps to apply to a graduate program at UNM. Please see the Global Education Office's International Admissions website for more information.
Application Deadline | |
| Fall Admission | January 15th |
Application Materials and Instructions | |
| APPLICATION CATEGORY | SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS |
| Program of Interest | Select: College of Arts & Sciences > Geography and Environmental Studies > Geography > PhD Geography |
| Test Scores | The Department does not require GRE scores. Applicants for whom English is not a native language need to provide current English proficiency test scores (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or other). See guidelines from the UNM Global Education Office. |
| Letter of Intent | In 1,000 words or fewer, please address the following: Fit |
| Writing Sample | One writing sample is required; up to two samples may be submitted. Your writing sample can be a published work, an unpublished report, a school or work assignment, a master’s thesis, or some other piece of writing that shows your capabilities in scholarly written communication. At least one writing sample must demonstrate the writing capacities of the applicant and should not include co-authored writing in which the applicant is not the first and primary author. Personal, fictional, or creative writing should not be submitted. |
| CV/Resume | A resume, limited to two pages, is required. Your resume should document your academic and professional accomplishments. |
| Assistantship Interest | By default, all applicants are considered for a graduate assistantship. If you do not want to be considered for an assistantship, please indicate this in your letter of interest. |
| Recommendations | Three letters of recommendation are required. At least two of these letters must come from academic contacts, such as a college professor, or a research director in a laboratory or business. |
Contacts for Questions and Further Information | |
| Graduate Program Director (UNM) | Dr. Marygold Walsh-Dilley marygoldwd@unm.edu |
| Graduate Program Director (NMSU) | Dr. Eric Magrane magrane@nmsu.edu |
Click here to visit the program website | |
