Joint Ph.D. in Geophysics from San Diego State University and UC San Diego, Scripps Institution of Oceanography.Ph.D in Geophysics Program
San Diego State University and University of California San Diego are accepting applications for the Joint Doctoral Program in Geophysics. The SDSU/UCSD Joint Program provides full access to the Geophysics curriculum of UCSD’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography, with additional specialized courses and research opportunities offered by SDSU faculty. Assistantships for Fall 2025 are available for research in earthquake physics, wave propagation and strong motion, fault zone structure and dynamics, induced seismicity, computational seismology, and subsurface imaging. Successful candidates must meet doctoral admissions requirements of both universities.
How to Apply Fall 2026 Deadline
Step 1: Submit your Cal State Apply Application (Deadline: December 1)
Step 2: Submit Documents to Graduate Admission Office (Deadline: December 15)
Send official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Send to:
Graduate Admissions
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8225
Step 3: Complete Program Application via *Slate (Deadline: December 15)
*Within 72 hours of submitting your initial application to Cal State Apply, you will receive an email with a personalized link to Slate to submit your program application.
- Three letters of reference
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- An essay describing applicant’s purpose of seeking the PhD
Step 4: Complete UCSD application – select SI79 Geophysics (Deadline December 15)
Note, that the GRE General Test has been waived for Fall 2026 applications!
All application materials including departmental requirements must be submitted by the file completion date.
For further information, see https://earth.sdsu.edu/jdp/, or send inquiries to Professor Kim Bak Olsen (kbolsen@mail.sdsu.edu).
SDSU-UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Geophysics Student Handbook
