Questions and Links


Some Frequently Asked Questions to simplify the application process:

  1. Do I have to apply to the Graduate School as well?  Yes
  2. How do I apply to the Graduate School? Go to www.applytexas.org
  3. What are the IAS admission requirements? Click on Program Requirements
  4. Do I need an Advisor, or a Major Professor before I can be accepted? Yes
  5. Where can I find a list of major professors? Click on Environmental Science Faculty
  6. Do I need to have GRE scores?  Yes. Talk to your major professor if you have not yet taken the GRE exam.
  7. What are the IAS application deadlines? For the Fall semester, it is January 15. For the Spring semester, it is September 15.
  8. How do I know if I am accepted? You will receive a letter from the graduate school first, followed by a letter from our department, indicating your admission status.
  9. Where I can get information about Scholarships? Click on Fellowships, Assistantships & Scholarships

Some Frequently Asked Questions from International students:

  1. Can the TOEFL replace the GRE?  No
  2. Do I have to be accepted by the International Admissions prior to being accepted by IAS? Yes
  3. Where can I find more information about International Admissions? Click on International

Some Frequently Asked Questions from current students:

  1. When should my degree plan be completed and submitted to the grad school? By the time you have completed the first 12 hours of your curriculum.
  2. When do I select my committee? Prior to the time you submit your degree plan.
  3. If I have changes to be made on my degree plan, do I have to create the plan all over again? No, but you do need to fill out a degree plan change form and have it approved by your entire Committee, Dean and Graduate School. You can find the form at Degree Plan Change
  4. What is the Residence Requirement? All the information about residence requirement can be found at Residence Requirement
  5. What is the minimum amount of credit hours required to be eligle to apply for a TA/RA position? 9 credit hours
  6. Where can I learn more about degree requirements? Degree requirements are determined by the Graduate Catalog currently in force at the time the degree plan is approved by the Graduate Dean. To see the most current click on Graduate Catalog
  7. Where can I find prior Graduate Catalogs? Click on Catalog Archives
  8. Is there a limitation on how long can I take to complete my degree requirements? Yes. Masters students have six to eight years to complete their degree requirements depending on the number of semester hours required for the degree. Doctoral students have ten years to complete their degree requirements.

  • PHD Degree Plan Form
  • Master Degree Plan Form
  • PSM Master Degree Plan Form
  • PHD Dissertation Proposal
  • Master Thesis Proposal



    • For further questions, please go to Ask UNT or contact the following:

    Rossana Eichman
    Phone: (940)565.2977
    E-mail: Rossana Eichman