The University of Arizona

Graduate Application for Admission

Applying to the LPL graduate program

For full consideration, applications for the Fall term should be received by January 8. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants are expected to have strong preparation and exceptional academic achievement in physical or mathematical science. The Admissions Committee uses transcripts, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation to evaluate applicants. Most admitted students are awarded financial support in the form of research or teaching assistantships. A limited number of Graduate College Fellowships are also available on a competitive basis; all applicants to the Department will be considered as candidates for such awards.

 

 

1. Prospective students must complete an application to the University of Arizona Graduate College as well as to the Department of Planetary Sciences. These applications are combined into one online application, which is accessible here. There is an application fee.

 

2. The Department of Planetary Sciences has an application deadline of January 8 (NOT December 1). This applies to both DOMESTIC and INTERNATIONAL students.

 

3. Prospective students must supply the following information directly to the Department of Planetary Sciences:

 

  • Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores for the verbal, analytical, and quantitative sections. You must request that the Education Testing Service send your official scores directly to the Department of Planetary Sciences. The code for the Department of Planetary Sciences is 0806. The University of Arizona institution code is R4832.
  • Official copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities you have attended.


Submit your application materials to: 
Graduate Admissions and Advising Committee
Department of Planetary Sciences
Kuiper Space Sciences Building

1629 E. University Blvd.

P.O. Box 210092
The University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ 85721-0092
(520) 621-6954

FAX: (520) 621-4933