Undergraduate Geosciences Resources

Resources for students currently enrolled in Geosciences programs at Southern Utah University.

Departmental Scholarships

The Geosciences Department offers several scholarships available only to 91ɬ�� Geosciences majors. You can apply for those scholarships directly through the 91ɬ�� Financial Aid web site or you can fill out the Geosciences Scholarships Application. If you fill out the standard 91ɬ�� scholarship application, please also fill out the Supplemental Geosciences Scholarship Application file, too.

The scholarship application deadline is March 1 of every spring.

View Geosciences Scholarships

Clubs and Organizations

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Undergraduate Research

The 91ɬ�� Geosciences program emphasizes the importance of undergraduate research. Research requires in-depth content knowledge and valuable skill development that is transferable to the workforce. Many classes provide research experience through collaborative projects. In addition to coursework, geoscience students are required to complete a capstone research project. The format of these projects can vary, but many result in a research manuscript. Here we highlight hard work and results of various research projects.

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Research opportunities are also available through the . For more questions about undergraduate research opportunities please contact any of the geoscience faculty.

Funding Opportunities

Internal Funding

External Funding

Graduate School Application Process

Students interested in applying to graduate school should begin researching programs the year before they intend to graduate from 91ɬ��.

Find programs that fit your scientific interest and also consider the location, as that affects local amenities, cost of living, and other social factors that can play a big role in your success during graduate school.
Reach out to faculty members in your programs of interest. Ask about their research and if they have funded projects for graduate students. Include a few details about who you are and what you hope to accomplish in graduate school and in your professional career. You can also ask what they are looking for in a graduate student.
Check to see if the programs of interest require the GRE. Fewer and fewer programs require that standardized test, but many still do.
Check to see if the institution charges an application fee. These can add up if you apply to many programs, but there may be waivers depending on institutional policies.
Keep a list of application deadlines for the programs that you are interested in.
Speak with 91ɬ�� faculty about recommendation letters and deadlines. Let recommendation writers know about why you are interested in specific programs and what your goals are, as this will help them write your letter. Letters are typically submitted to an online portal, and writers prefer if students chose the option for letters to remain confidential.

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