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At the School of Earth and Space Exploration, we're committed to high-impact scientific discovery. Our faculty, researchers and students fearlessly explore the great unknowns of the Earth, our solar system and the universe. Keep up on the latest events, news and discoveries by visiting our newsfeed, following us on social media, and signing up for our newsletter. And please contact us if you'd like to learn more about specific research or to be added to our news release distribution list. 

About Camp SESE

Assistantships

The majority of students accepted into a School of Earth and Space Exploration research-based graduate program (MS or PhD in Astrophysics, MS or PhD in Geological Sciences and PhD in Exploration Systems Design) are offered financial support for the academic year (August-May) by means of a Graduate Assistant position. Research/Teaching Assistantships are considered for renewal as long as students remain in good standing in the graduate program and satisfy all requirements and obligations of their assistantships.

Is this your first year at ASU?

First-year students (not including ASU Online students) receive advising support in Armstrong Hall.

First-Year Advising

Prospective Graduate Students

The majority of the School of Earth and Space Exploration’s admissions are for the fall semester. Spring admissions occur under special circumstances. For full consideration of funding and campus recruitment activities, the following application dates apply. Applications are encouraged before these dates and those received after may be considered at a lower priority for funding:

Admission Overview

The School of Earth and Space Exploration does not currently have special admission requirements. If you are accepted into ASU, you may declare one of the School of Earth and Space Exploration majors. Although there are no specific admission requirements for the school, students seeking School of Earth and Space Exploration majors must have strong science and math backgrounds.

3D Astronomy Shows

The Marston Exploration Theater is located on the ASU Tempe campus, in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV (ISTB4). The theater employs Definiti SkySkan Planetarium technology utilizing 4K projection systems that render Earth and Space Science themes in 3D stereographic vision.

K-12 Field Trip Program

The School of Earth and Space Exploration continues to be a resource for science classes from kindergarten through high school. Our science and technology content has been structured for either an in-person experience at the ASU Tempe campus or a virtual visit to classrooms offering online, in-class, or hybrid models.