Applicants to the doctoral program are required to have completed a thesis-based master’s degree and have a background in one of the departmental emphasis areas. All applicants for the Doctoral program must identify a mentor (dissertation supervisor) prior to acceptance into the program. Applicants who have not completed a thesis or are from other science disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis through a petition, initiated by the identified mentor, to the department’s graduate faculty. The doctoral degree student should anticipate a four-year program of study. Depending on the applicant’s emphasis area of interest, Calculus I and II may be required for admission. The application package must contain the application for admission; at least three letters of reference; official bachelor’s degree transcript; official transcripts from all colleges attended after earning the bachelor’s degree (both undergraduate and graduate work); and a statement of purpose. A student admitted to the Broadcast Meteorology concentration can only begin studies in the fall term. Applicants desiring assistantship funding consideration are strongly advised to submit the assistantship application no later than January 15.