Graduate Program Faculty Advisor

Andre Wyss

Graduate Program Staff Advisor

Hannah Smit

Location

Webb 1006

Advising Hours

By Appointment

Contact Info

gs-graduate-assistant@geol.ucsb.edu
Tel: (805) 893-3329
Fax: (805) 893-2314

Welcome Prospective Graduate Students!

Earth Science Graduate Program applications and supplemental materials are due by or on January 3rd for Campus-based Fellowship support consideration, and February 1st for all other types of financial support consideration.  Please see the admissions info under the graduate program of our website for details and/or contact Hannah Smit , via email or telephone (805-893-3329).
 
Graduate education is a great way of attaining your future career goals. Our graduate program is currently ranked among the best in the country. We offer Masters and Doctoral degrees in Geological Sciences and Geophysics. Our priority is to provide students an unparalleled academic experience, such that by completion of the program they are exceptional Earth scientists and scholars. If you are considering graduate studies in Geological Sciences or Geophysics, please read our page on Guide to Graduate Studies.
 
Academic Excellence — Our campus is experiencing phenomenal growth in research activity and academic excellence. Science Watch ranked our Earth Science research 3rd among public universities and 8th overall. In related fields, both Physics and Materials Science were ranked first in the nation. Our graduate students take part in cutting edge research and draw from the experience of an Earth Science faculty that includes four members of the National Academy of Sciences.
 
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UCSB Earth Science has all the right elements to enhance your graduate education
 

Personal Attention — Our focus is on quality. With a lower graduate student/faculty ratio (2/1) than the other top-10 earth sciences programs, we really listen to each graduate student and provide a remarkable level of individual support and guidance.

Quality of Life — And then there is Santa Barbara where you will enjoy a quality of life unlikely matched elsewhere. Sitting on an active plate margin, with immediate access to islands, ocean, beaches, deserts, and mountains, Santa Barbara enjoys the active geology and mild climate that enables you to work comfortably in the field year-round.

Community — We think there is something special about this department; a warm community of people who love to work and play together. You'll see what we mean when you visit.

For assistance with your graduate school application, please contact:
Hannah Smit, Graduate Program Assistant , via email or telephone (805-893-3329).