Admission Steps
Geographic Info Science - Geographic Information Science - MS
Admission Requirements
For the 2025-2026 academic year
Fall 2025 quarter (beginning in September)
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Priority deadline: January 15, 2025
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Final submission deadline: April 15, 2025
Priority deadline: Applications will be considered after the Priority deadline provided space is available.
Final submission deadline: Applicants cannot submit applications after the final submission deadline.
Application Materials
Transcripts
We require a scanned copy of your transcripts from every college or university you have attended. Scanned copies must be clearly legible and sized to print on standard 8½-by-11-inch paper. Transcripts that do not show degrees awarded must also be accompanied by a scanned copy of the diploma or degree certificate. If your academic transcripts were issued in a language other than English, both the original documents and certified English translations are required.
Transcripts and proof of degree documents for postsecondary degrees earned from institutions outside of the United States will be released to a third-party international credential evaluator to assess U.S. education system equivalencies. Beginning July 2023, a non-refundable fee for this service will be required before the application is processed.
Upon admission to the University of Denver, official transcripts will be required from each institution attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Three (3) letters of recommendation are required. Letters should be submitted by recommenders through the online application.
Essays and Statements
Personal Statement Instructions
1. Describe your research or project interests in geography or GIS. This could be a specific project you wish to work on and methodological approach, or a more general topic of inquiry. Additionally (for on-campus program applicants), which faculty member(s) most closely aligns with your research interests and would be an appropriate graduate advisor?
2. What are your academic and/or professional goals, and what is the specific purpose for applying to the University of Denver to help achieve those goals?
3. Summarize your past education and other experiences and how they have prepared you for graduate school. Please also indicate any challenges, hardships, or obstacles you may have overcome.
4. (Optional) Furthermore, as we actively seek diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and cultural experiences in our graduate program, discuss your view on diversity, equity and inclusion, and how you would contribute to these important issues.
Résumé Instructions
A résumé (or C.V.) is optional, but highly encouraged.
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Start Your Application
Your submitted materials will be reviewed once all materials and application fees have been received.
Our program can only consider your application for admission if our Office of Graduate Education has received all your online materials and supplemental materials by our application deadline.
Application Fee: $65.00 Application Fee
International Degree Evaluation Fee: $50.00 Evaluation Fee for degrees (bachelor's or higher) earned from institutions outside the United States.