Admissions

Please review the department's admissions information here opens in a new tab. Please note that this information does not include the admissions process for the coterminal program.

Stanford undergraduates who wish to continue their studies for the Master of Science degree in Earth & Planetary Sciences through the Coterminal program may apply for admission after earning 120 units toward graduation (UTG), as shown on their unofficial undergraduate transcript.

The application must prove that the student has the potential for strong academic performance at the graduate level. More information regarding requirements & deadlines can be found here: https://epsci.stanford.edu/academics-admissions/coterminal-ms-program opens in a new tab

Information and other requirements about the Coterminal program in Earth & Planetary Sciences may be obtained from the department’s Student Services Team.

M.S. in Earth and Planetary Sciences (for Students in Other Stanford Departments): Students enrolled in other Stanford graduate programs may also pursue a Master of Science (M.S.) in Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS). Admission through the graduate authorization petition is available for outer department MS & PhD students. For more information, please contact the EPS Student Services Team.