Application Information
An application for admission is required for all Social Ecology graduate programs offered. Please visit our Application Information website for more details.
Additional brochures and printed material are available for some departments. Use the following links to request printed materials for the programs indicated.
- Master's of Advanced Studies in Criminology, Law, and Society
- Master of Urban and Regional Planning and Ph.D. programs in Planning, Policy, and Design
If you have additional questions, please contact ajcollin@uci.edu or go to the Graduate Division website for more information. The Social Ecology Student Affairs Office coordinates all aspects of the graduate admissions process. Social Ecology's Associate Dean of Graduate Studies is James W. Meeker. Director of Graduate Student Services is Adriana Collins, ajcollin@uci.edu.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need the GRE exam?
A. Regardless of whether you've taken the GMAT or LSAT, the GRE is required. GRE scores are good for 5 years; the exam must be repeated if scores are older. Only the general exam is required, we do not require a subject exam. The University does not have a minimum score, however, for Ph.D. programs within the School the majority of admitted students have a combined score on the verbal and quantitative portion of the exam of approximately 1200. Please use the GRE code for UCI: R4859
Q. My undergraduate degree is not in the same area as the graduate degree in which I am interested, can I still apply?
A. In general, you can still apply. But you should refer to the websites for the individual departments for additional information with regard to this question. To be competitive for admission some of our degree programs require a solid background in specific academic areas. Overall it is helpful if you have taken courses in social science statistics and have some research experience.
Q. Can hard copies of my letters of recommendation be submitted?
A. Yes. Letters of recommendation can be submitted electronically via the Graduate Division application website or by mail to the department.
Q. May I submit more than three letters of recommendation?
A. You may submit more than three letters of recommendation. Please note that at least two of the three letters must be from faculty.
Q. Does the School require a writing sample with my application?
A. A writing sample is not required.