OpenFieldBachelor of Arts in Geology & Earth Planetary Sciences
Renowned Block Plan undergraduate degree spending entire 3.5-week blocks conducting field mapping and sedimentology across the Grand Canyon, Colorado Plateau, and Rocky Mountain National Park.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Secondary school diploma with rigorous STEM preparation.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- High school transcripts.
- Recommendation letters
- Science teacher letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully covered Rocky Mountain field transport and geological camping fees
- Application fee
- US $65
- Tuition / joining costs
- US $67,500 per year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Colorado College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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