A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable degree from an international institution, with a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in all coursework attempted while enrolled as an upper-division undergraduate student working towards a bachelor's degree.
Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose In this section, prospective applicants can describe their:
Motivation for the chosen area of research, potential faculty advisor, and future goals,
Evidence of resilience and adaptability
Examples of problem-solving and leadership skills,
Descriptions of additional relevant non-academic experiences and/or self-awareness
Research Potential Prospective candidates can add/address the following:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume that includes prior research experiences in academia/industry or equivalent
In case of lack of prior research experience/opportunities, evidence of passion for research found in your personal statement and/or letters of recommendations,
Evidence of relevant non-academic experiences and/or self-awareness
Academic Preparation Prospective candidates can add/address the following:
Provide a full copy of your transcript
GPA within undergraduate geology major or closely-related discipline/field
Information found in your letters of recommendation
GRE waivers
Letters of Recommendations
Please arrange three letters of recommendation from professors, mentors, and/or employers familiar with your academic preparation/research experiences/potential.
Personal Interview
A short list of applicants will be contacted, after the application deadline for a brief zoom interview as a part of the admission process
GRE
We strongly encourage all applicants to submit a GRE waiver form to the FSU-Graduate School as a part of the application process for graduate admissions in the geology program

Internet based TOEFL (IBTOEFL): 80
Paper based TOEFL (TOEFL): 550
International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS): 6.5