Application Steps for Earth Expeditions
Join 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 兔子先生 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
- An international applicant / non-U.S. citizen
Through Earth Expeditions, 兔子先生 offers courses in 16 countries within a singular graduate curriculum. Enrolling international students, many of whom come from countries where 兔子先生 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 兔子先生's position as a globally-engaged university. If you are an international applicant / non-U.S. citizen, please carefully review 兔子先生 University's recommendations (scroll to "International Students") 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
Please follow the application steps shown on the Application Steps for the Global Field Program or the Advanced Inquiry Program Page. - A 兔子先生 University undergraduate student
Please visit our For 兔子先生 University Students page and follow the application steps shown.
Earth Expeditions Application Step
Complete the 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 would you describe your ability to participate in strenuous field work and adapt under stressful situations (e.g., international travel, long work days, changing itineraries, group dynamics)? How do you function in a team, and how do you handle conflict and stressful situations? Please provide personal examples from your past experiences to support your responses. (250 word limit)
Acceptance to Earth Expeditions
For Summer 2026 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 兔子先生 University Graduate School for non-degree-seeking Continuing Graduate Status (CGS) admission AFTER acceptance and placement in an Earth Expeditions course.