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Center for Geospatial Analytics

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in graduate education at the Center for Geospatial Analytics! Each of our programs has its own application procedure and submission deadlines, with typically earlier due dates for international applicants. Below you will find instructions for your program of choice. Application materials should be submitted by the following dates:

  • February 1 for Fall admission to the Ph.D. program in Geospatial Analytics. We do not offer Spring admission.
  • April 15 for Fall admission to the professional master’s program in Geospatial Information Science & Technology or graduate certificate in GIS (March 1 for international students).
  • October 15 for Spring admission to the professional master’s program in Geospatial Information Science & Technology or graduate certificate in GIS (July 15 for international students).
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Ph.D. in Geospatial Analytics

Applicants are encouraged to suggest prospective advisor(s) and describe shared research interests in their application’s personal statement. GRE scores are not required.

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Professional Master’s

Earn your professional master’s degree in Geospatial Information Science & Technology (MGIST) from one of the top GIS programs in the country, and do it completely online!

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Graduate Certificate in GIS

Build your GIS skills with the online Graduate Certificate as either a stand-alone credential or use it to supplement another degree you’re pursuing at NC State or elsewhere.

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Graduate Minor

Students enrolled in a non-GIS graduate degree at NC State may earn a minor in either GIS or Environmental Remote Sensing by adding a GIS faculty member to their graduate committee.

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Take Individual Courses

If you are not currently enrolled at NC State, you may register for GIS courses by enrolling as a Non-Degree Student. The same course prerequisites and requirements will apply.

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