Major: Marine Science and Oceanography
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: fau.edu/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Undergraduate GPA 3.0 (B or better average) on last 60 hours of undergraduate credits, or established graduate level proficiency
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Obtain a "sponsor" from within the faculty of the M.S. MSO program, who agrees to act as the student’s advisor
International Students
• Undergraduate GPA 3.0 (B or better average) on last 60 hours of undergraduate credits, or established graduate level proficiency
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Obtain a "sponsor" from within the faculty of the M.S. MSO program, who agrees to act as the student’s advisor
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL 4.5; IELTS 6.0; Duolingo 110
Contact/Information
Cathy Rossmell
Program Coordinator
(Telephone) 772-242-2460
(Email) crossmel@fau.edu
Jessica Pettingill
Program Coordinator
(Telephone) 772-242-2217
(Email) jessicap@fau.edu
Marianne Porter, Ph.D.
Program Co-Director
(Email) mporte26@fau.edu
Joshua Voss, Ph.D.
Program Co-Director
(Email) jvoss2@fau.edu
Fall: January 15
Spring: October 1