Apply to Earth Expeditions
Apply to Earth Expeditions
Application to the Earth Expeditions (EE) program is now open with applications due on January 15. Accepted applicants are notified in the spring and start their studies in the Summer Term.
Earth Expeditions international field courses may be taken individually for stand-alone graduate credit, as part of the degree requirements for the Global Field Program (GFP) or Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP), or by select Miami University undergraduate students with permission from the Graduate School.
Follow the application steps on this page if you are:
- Interested in taking an EE course for stand-alone graduate credit
- A Miami University undergraduate student
Please visit our For Miami University Students page and follow the application steps shown. - An international applicant / non-U.S. citizen
Through Earth Expeditions, Miami offers courses in 16 countries within a singular graduate curriculum. Enrolling international students, many of whom come from countries where Miami sustains course partnerships, has been part of Earth Expeditions’ mission for more than a decade, and the presence of these students helps make our program truly global and supports Miami's position as a globally-engaged university. If you are an international applicant / non-U.S. citizen, please carefully review Miami University's recommendations as you consider applying for an Earth Expeditions course, then send an email to Dr. Kevin Matteson (matteskc@miamioh.edu) including your country location and a brief statement on why you are interested in joining Earth Expeditions.
If you are:
- A current GFP or AIP student
Please follow the instructions for submitting your EE course choices sent to you via email. Current master’s students’ course choices are due prior to January 15; please see the email you received for the due date.
- Applying to the GFP or the AIP master's programs
Please follow the application steps shown on the Apply to the Global Field Program or the Advanced Inquiry Program Page.
Earth Expeditions Application Step
Complete the Earth Expeditions Application: 2025 form. In order to complete it, please have ready or prepare the following:
- Your updated résumé or CV
- Your answers to these essay questions:
- How have you translated professional opportunities, classes, or life experiences into your work? (250 word limit)
- How do you think this experience will benefit your personal life, professional life, and your community? (250 word limit)
Acceptance to Earth Expeditions
For Summer 2025 admission: Candidate screening begins on January 15. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision by March 1.
Note: Accepted students are required to apply to the Miami University Graduate School for non-degree-seeking Continuing Graduate Status (CGS) admission AFTER acceptance and placement in an Earth Expeditions course.