PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited university awarded (conferred) prior to the quarter in which admission is sought.

Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application process.

Your recommender will be able to upload their letter as a PDF document or type or paste the text of their recommendation into our system, and will be able to complete qualitative assessment rankings as part of their assessment of your skills and abilities. The qualitative assessment rankings will be used by departments when reviewing your application, but recommenders are not required to complete these.

You will need a passport from your own government and visa from a U.S. Consulate

This statement will be used in conjunction with your application for graduate admission and financial support. Note that the Personal History Statement should not duplicate the Statement of Purpose. Recommended length is a concise 2 pages. UC Santa Cruz is interested in a diverse and inclusive graduate student population. In an essay, discuss how your personal background informs your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Include any educational, familial, cultural, economic, or social experiences, challenges, or opportunities relevant to your academic journey; how you might contribute to social or cultural diversity within your chosen field; and/or how you might serve educationally underrepresented segments of society with your degree.

Please describe your plans for graduate study or research Include any information that may aid the selection committee in evaluating your preparation and qualifications for graduate study at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Recommended length is a concise 2 pages.