Admissions
Applications for admission to the School of Marine Science are due on January 15 and may be submitted on-line. Applicants are encouraged to review descriptions of the research programs of faculty, contact those faculty members with whom they share research interests, and visit the campus to meet faculty and their students to discuss specific research interests, funding opportunities, and program information.
Admission to the School of Marine Science is highly competitive. In 2009 there were 133 applicants, of these applicants 31 were accepted and 27 matriculated. The faculty carefully evaluates criteria of performance, including GRE scores, overall GPA and GPA in area of concentration, the applicant’s statement of purpose, CV, letters of recommendation, and prior experience.
The School of Marine Science Catalog, which contains information on admissions, degree requirements, course descriptions, financial support and facilities, is available on-line.
The cost of full-time study for the school year 2009-2010 (9 or more credit hours) is $5,257 for Virginia residents, and $12,102 for non-Virginia residents for each semester. Most students are funded throughout their research programs by fellowships and research assistantships. In most cases tuition is paid by the student’s advisor.
A non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 must accompany the application form. A check or money order payable to the College of William & Mary is required. Please note that the deadline for accepting applications for the fall semester is January 15 of each year. Applicants will be notified after April 15.
• This website is designed so that all information and forms can be obtained online. If you have limited access to computers or if you have trouble downloading/printing any material, please complete an online request for our Graduate Program Information Packet.
• Send email inquiries to the [[fonda, Office of Graduate Dean]]
• Send a snail-mail request to:
Office of the Graduate Dean
P.O. Box 1346 (for regular mail)
Rt. 1208, Greate Road (for shipping)
School of Marine Science
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Gloucester Point, VA 23062-1346
• Phone: (804) 684-7105, 7106
• Fax: (804) 684-7881
