VirGeosciencesVirginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Official sources are the final authority

Personal statement

1-2 pages, double-spaced.

CV or resume

Recommendation letters x 3

Required per program catalog listing.

Official transcript(s)

Scanned copy with online application; official copy typically required after offer of admission.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Minimum GPA published in Graduate Catalog admission requirements.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Accepted alternative to TOEFL.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each subsection); Graduate School minimum for tests on or after 21 January 2026; some departments may require higher.; For TOEFL tests taken before 21 January 2026.
GRE: Not considered; Catalog states GRE is not needed.