Frequently Asked Questions
Undergraduate Student Frequently Asked Questions
Why doesn't ATOC offer an undergraduate degree?
What is the difference between atmospheric sciences and meteorology?
If not an undergraduate degree in ATOC then what?
Prospective Student Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take ATOC graduate level courses if I have not been officially admitted to the program?
Having technical issues or questions while applying?
Should I apply to the MS or PhD program?
Are there "minimum scores" for my GPA, GREs, TOEFLs, or IELTSs?
What is the recommended academic background?
What if I do not have the right academic background?
How do I know whether I will be considered a domestic or international student?
What about the Financial Statement for international students?
Will ATOC accept late applications?
Will ATOC admit students in the spring semester?
What happens if application materials arrive before or after the deadline?
Where do I send my transcripts?
Where do I send my GRE, TOEFL, or IELTS scores?
How do I submit letters of recommendation?
What should the personal statement contain? How long should it be?
When will I know if I have been admitted or not?
How many students are typically admitted? How many international?
Can I expect to receive financial assistance from the department?
What does a Teaching Assistant (TA) do?
What does a Research Assistant (RA) do?
Where can I find more information regarding research?
Do I need to find a research advisor before I apply?
Can my research advisor be outside ATOC?
General Graduate Student Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer graduate level coursework from another academic institution?
What about the math course requirement for grad students?
What if my research advisor is not in ATOC?
Who should serve on my dissertation committee?
What is the purpose of the COMPS II exam and why do some people take it at different times?
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