Program handbook

This handbook is designed to present the most pertinent information on the courses, examinations, and other requirements in our graduate program. The Graduate School Catalog should be consulted for supplementary information. Students in the Hydrologic Sciences graduate programs should consult the Hydrologic Sciences website.

Please note: this represents the program handbook for the 2023-2024 academic year only. For an archived version of a previous year's handbook, or to obtain a hard copy of this current year's program handbook, please contact the program director.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
  2. General University and Departmental Requirements for an Advanced Degree at the University of Nevada, Reno
  3. Departmental Requirements for an M.S. Degree
  4. Departmental Requirements for the Ph.D. Degree
  5. Student Learning Outcomes
  6. Graduate School Requirements
  7. Graduate Assistantships
  8. Theses, Dissertations and Publications
  9. Conferences
  10. Working Hours and Vacations
  11. Communication
  12. Mental Health and Additional Resources
  13. Requirements for Specific Degree Programs in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering
  14. A Final Word