Prospective Graduate Students

The Social Ecology Student Affairs Office coordinates all aspects of the admissions process. Social Ecology's Associate Dean of Graduate Studies is James W. Meeker.

Please use the links on the left to access information about applications, courses, faculty, departments, and degrees.

Additional brochures and printed material are available for some departments. Use the following links to request printed materials for the programs indicated.

• Master's of Advanced Studies in Criminology, Law, and Society
• Master of Urban and Regional Planning and Ph.D. programs in Planning, Policy, and Design
  
  Please note: Graduate degrees in Environmental Health, Science, and Policy are no longer available. This includes the M.S. and Ph.D.
  
  For additional questions regarding any of our other graduate degree programs, please e-mail Jean Martinez, Director for Graduate Student Services.

FAQ's
Frequently Asked Questions

• Q. Do I need the GRE exam?
  A. Regardless of whether you've taken the GMAT or LSAT, the GRE is required. GRE scores are good for 5 years; the exam must be repeated if scores are older. Only the general exam is required, we do not require a subject exam. The University does not have a minimum score, however, for Ph.D. programs within the School the majority of admitted students have a combined score on the verbal and quantitative portion of the exam of approximately 1200. Please use the GRE code for UCI: R4859
• Q. My undergraduate degree is not in the same area as the graduate degree in which I am interested, can I still apply?
  A. In general, you can still apply. But you should refer to the websites for the individual departments for additional information with regard to this question. To be competitive for admission some of our degree programs require a solid background in specific academic areas. Overall it is helpful if you have taken courses in social science statistics and have some research experience.
• Q. Can hard copies of my letters of recommendation be submitted?
  A. Yes. Letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically via the Graduate Division application website or by mail to the department.
• Q. May I submit more than three letters of recommendation?
  A. You may submit more than three letters of recommendation. Please note that at least two of the three letters must be from faculty.
• Q. Does the School require a writing sample with my application?
  A. A writing sample is not required.

If you have additional questions, please contact Jean Martinez at jmmartin@uci.edu or go to the Office of Graduate Studies website for more information.