{"id":14590,"date":"2021-01-19T10:30:12","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T15:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/?page_id=14590"},"modified":"2023-08-03T13:10:16","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T17:10:16","slug":"admission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/admission\/","title":{"rendered":"Admission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission<\/h1>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-menu-wrapper\"><nav id=\"\" class=\"cl-menu  \" data-name=\"Master of Oceanography\" data-show-title=\"0\"><ul id=\"menu-master-of-oceanography\" class=\"cl-menu-list cl-menu-list-no-js\"><li id=\"menu-item-15884\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15884\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15872\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15872\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/faculty\/\">Faculty<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-30184\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-30184\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/oceans-and-coasts\/\">Oceans and Coasts<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32450\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32450\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/areas-of-interest\/\">Areas of Interest<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-28604\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-28604\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\">FAQs<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-15878\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-15878\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/mo-tuition-and-fees\/\">Tuition and Fees<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-29438\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-29438\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/discover-uri-online\/\">Discover URI Online<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-26834\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-26834\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/\">URI Online Home<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-32372\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-32372\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/apply-now\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Master of Oceanography (Online)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>URI\u2019s online Master in Oceanography (M.O.) is designed for professionals and recent graduates who are looking to advance their education in oceanography while maintaining full or part-time employment. M.O. students have a passion for applying science and technology to real-world oceanographic challenges. Furthering your education from world-renowned oceanographers without having to sacrifice your employment will set you on track to propel your career into management and leadership positions across ocean science work sectors.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply now<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">request information<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply now for Spring 2024<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>11\/28<\/span><span>APPLICATION DEADLINE<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>12\/5<\/span><span>APPLICATION\nMATERIALS DEADLINE<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-metric clear  \"><span>1\/9<\/span><span>CLASSES BEGIN<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/mo-tuition-and-fees\/\" title=\"\">Tuition and fees<\/a>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-panel-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-panel  \"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1614\/Copy-of-IMG_2252-1-scaled-e1600191357722.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><article>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Admission Criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in natural sciences, engineering, or a similar field from a regionally accredited institution of higher education in the United States.<\/li><li>Adequate undergraduate preparation in science, technology, mathematics, and engineering or equivalent evidence of an appropriate background for undertaking an advanced degree program, and a minimum of 3.0 GPA (B) in science and mathematics.<\/li><li>Personal statement (see details below).<\/li><li>Online Interview<\/li><li>GRE not required<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Admission Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A personal statement discussing:&nbsp;<ul><li>Your interest in the field of Oceanography<\/li><li>Why you chose to apply to this online program at URI<\/li><li>How your professional and\/or career goals match with the Master of Oceanography degree program<\/li><li>Any relevant work experience<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>CV\/Resume<\/li><li>Two letters of recommendation from professional peers, mentors, colleagues, or former professors attesting to the students ability to complete graduate level course work.<\/li><li>College transcripts from all institutions attended.<\/li><li>If English is not your native language*, you\u2019ll need to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (taken within the last two years). A minimum score of 91 for TOEFL under the new IBT-Internet Based Test or 575 under the paper-based testing, and a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required. The URI Designated Institution Code for TOEFL is 3919.<br>*<em>Because students participating in URI Online programs are not required to physically study on campus in the United States, enrollment in a URI online program does not qualify for an F-1 visa.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\" title=\"\">APPLY NOW<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:73px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<a class=\"cl-button  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" title=\"\">FAQs<\/a>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<br>Get in touch.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>URI Online Student Support Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>401.874.5280<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Director<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arthur Spivack, Ph.D.<br><a href=\"mailto:michelle_peach@uri.edu\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"mailto:spivack@uri.edu\" target=\"_blank\">s<\/a><a href=\"mailto:spivack@uri.edu\">pivack@uri.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/gradcas.liaisoncas.org\/apply\/\" title=\"\">apply now<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/contact\/\" title=\"\">Request info<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><a class=\"cl-button   prominent\" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/online\/programs\/graduate\/master-of-oceanography\/mo-tuition-and-fees\/\" title=\"\">Tuition &amp; Fees<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Admission Master of Oceanography (Online) URI\u2019s online Master in Oceanography (M.O.) is designed for professionals and recent graduates who are looking to advance their education in oceanography while maintaining full or part-time employment. 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