official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate work,
a personal statement outlining interest in the EES program and identifying a faculty advisor,
a demonstrated potential for success in research as indicated by prior experience and presented in resume or cv format,
three letters of recommendation.
Candidates are expected to hold a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Master of Science (M.S.) degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, geology, geography, atmospheric science, or other relevant areas of science. International students must meet the requirements for regular admission to CMU. For English proficiency, see the CMU English Language Standards in the current Graduate Studies Bulletin. Students admitted for a doctoral degree in EES must have a faculty mentor approved and financial support in the form of a teaching or research assistantship in place. Students may be required to apply for a teaching assistantship through one of the participating academic departments (deadline February 1) depending on this planned financial support with the faculty mentor.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 PBT/79 IBT.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5.