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Application and AdmissionApplication for admission into the Graduate Program in Geological Sciences are accepted electronically following guidelines outlined below and through the Graduate School New Brunswick website http://gradstudy.rutgers.edu/index.shtml. Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in geological sciences or related fields. A strong background in the sciences is preferred, including a minimum of one year of calculus, physics and chemistry. Students must show proficiency in English. GRE scores are required. Students may be accepted subject to the requirement that additional courses are taken to make up any deficiencies in their background. Admission to the program also depends on other factors such as work experience, letters of recommendation, background suitability and congruence of education/research goals with those of the Faculty and Department. Rutgers offers assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships to qualified graduate students of scholastic achievement and scholarly promise. Stipends vary in amount and most awards carry remission of tuition and health benefits. Applications for the above awards must be received by January 15. For more information on graduate school application procedures and how to obtain applications for admission and financial aid, please contact Graduate Admissions . Decisions on admission are based on the applicant's undergraduate or graduate record, three letters of recommendation, and scores on the GRE tests. Admission Procedures Financial Information For information on housing cost for each campus, please go to http://housing.rutgers.edu Financial assistance For information, contact: e-mail: kgm@rci.rutgers.edu ph 732 445 3622 fax 732 445 3374 | |||||||||||||