Admissions

Geography, PhD

How to Apply

First, follow the graduate steps to apply.

Submit to the Graduate Program Administrative Assistant:

  1. Geography department application (download and print PDF)
  2. Copies of transcripts from all colleges and universities attended (these do not need to be sent directly from the colleges—photocopies are acceptable)
  3. Copies of GRE (and if appliable, TOEFL) test scores (photocopies are acceptable)
  4. A statement of your geographic interests and professional goals, and the names of SDSU and UCSB Geography faculty who would be suitable program advisors
  5. A current resume or curriculum vitae
  6. Three letters of recommendation

    The above materials should be sent to:
    Graduate Program Administrative Assistant
    Department of Geography
    San Diego State University
    San Diego, CA 92182-4493

Fall Deadline

Step 1: CSUMentor Application—February 1
Step 2 and 3: File Completion—March 1
All application materials including departmental requirements must be submitted by the file completion date.

Spring Deadline

Domestic Applicants: Closed
International Applicants: Closed