Earth Science (ESCI)

Vassar College

United States of America, Poughkeepsie

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Vassar College

United States of America , Poughkeepsie

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines29-Aug-2022

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 63,840 / year

Next Intake 29-Aug-2022

Earth Science (ESCI)

About

Earth Science

Earth scientists study the planet as a system of interacting spheres: the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and soil and rock sphere. Together, these components create the physical environment that we inhabit, govern the abundance and distribution of natural resources, and determine the nature and severity of environmental hazards. Another distinguishing characteristic of Earth Science is the study of deep time and the evolution of life. Using relics of the past such as fossils and ice cores, we decipher Earths history over the last 4.5 billion years.

To introduce students to the discipline, we offer a number of 100-level courses in oceanography, environmental geology, geohazards, environmental justice, and Earth history. Intermediate level work includes the study of rocks, minerals, and soils; processes of mountain building and landscape evolution; biogeochemistry; paleontology; volcanology; and geophysics. Advanced courses cover climate change, tsunamis, computer modeling of Earth processes, energy resources, and local environmental problems. All courses include substantial field experiences that serve both to introduce students to the local environment and to teach the analytical techniques used by the discipline.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Common Application (Vassar specific URL) or Coalition Application
Early Decision Agreement (Early Decision Applicants ONLY)
School Report and High School Transcript: To be completed and sent by your guidance counselor. Available for online completion or download through Common Application.
Teacher Evaluations
Mid-year Grade Report Vassar requests each applicant’s most recent grade report to be sent by their school counselor. For Early Decision I or II, Vassar requires a first quarter/trimester grade report, which should be sent as soon as it becomes available. For Regular Decision, a mid-year report with first term grades is required when available, typically by February 1. Students admitted during Early Decision I or II will also be asked to provide their first term grades as soon as they become available.
TOEFL/IELTS/DET: If English is neither your first language nor the primary language of instruction in secondary schools you have attended for the last three years.

English Program Requirements

English Language Proficiency

If English is either your native or heritage language, or the primary language of instruction in the secondary school(s) you have attended for the last three years, you do not need to submit English language proficiency exam results.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 63,840 / year

How to Apply

First-year applicants may submit either the Common Application (including Vassar Member Questions) or Coalition Application, along with a non-refundable application fee of $65 or a request for a fee waiver. Vassar is also a QuestBridge partner school and will accept the QuestBridge application for first-year applicants as well. Transfer applicants can apply using the Common Application along with a non-refundable application fee of $65 or a request for a fee waiver.