Applying for Graduate
School in Marine Science
To apply or not to apply?
GPA of at least 3.0 overall (higher in
science/math courses)
Do you have a focused area of interest which
has job potential?
Do you want to spend more years as a
student?
Freshmen - Sophomore Years
Take fundamental courses (MATH 160-161,
CHEM 111-112, BIOL 121-122, CSCI, STAT
201, MSCI 111-112, 302, 304)
Start exploring research interests
Get to know the faculty (letters of
recommendation)
Join SUW!
WWW & Journals
Professional Meetings & On-campus Talks
Read Job Ads
Junior Year
Upper level courses (Phys 211-212, MSCI 305,
Upper-level electives (minor/double major))
Continue exploring career interests
Internships
Independent Study Projects
Presentations
Summer activities
Begin looking at graduate school information
Prepare a resume (update)
Resume
 Experience in Science
Jobs
Internships & Independent Studies
Fellowships
 Field Work
 Sampling, Lab and Computer Skills
 Other skills (boat handling, electrical, etc.)
 Course Work
 Presentations & Publications
 Teaching
 Service
Senior Year
Regular Academic Stuff
Complete upper-level courses (MSCI 301,
Upper-level electives (minor/double major))
Continue exploring career interests
Internships
Independent Study Projects (Senior Thesis)
Presentations
Summer activities
Study for and take GRE (summer and fall)
Waivers
General and Subject tests
Senior Year
Select graduate schools to apply to
(Fall Semester)
Decide on area(s) of marine science (or
environmental science, or public policy or law
or education)
Identify potential research advisers
Start a relationship (email is best)
Visit
Study University Catalog
Consider geography (costs)
Consider school’s academic reputation
Senior Year
Prepare and Submit Applications End of Fall semester
Application Fees (Shuck-Kolbein Scholarship)
Apply to at least three schools
Write the mandatory essay about why you want
to go to graduate school
Ask faculty for letters of recommendation
Deadlines
Check on completeness of application
Consider applying for graduate fellowships from
US EPA or NSF
Senior Year
Acceptance
Interview
Talk to faculty and graduate students
Negotiate Funding
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Study program details
Decision dates
WWW sites for jobs and graduate school info
http://libwww.syr.edu/research/internet/earth/jobs.html
http://www.ejobs.org
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a.htm
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/b4.htm
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9in.htm
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/a9noaa.htm
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/8974/env4.htm
http://www.enviro-net.com/main.asp?page=home_page
http://www.marinecareers.net/
http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/
http://www.sciencenet.com/pubboards/home.cgi?jobs
http://erf.org/jobs/jobs.html
http://www.uwin.siu.edu/announce/jobs/
http://www.eco.org/
http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/
http://www.aslo.org/jobs.html
http://environmental-jobs.com/science.htm
http://www.etiprofessionals.com/
http://www.ecbonline.com/