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UC Davis Graduate Studies
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https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/ggeo
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UC Davis Graduate Studies

Source: https://grad.ucdavis.edu/programs/ggeo Parent: https://catalog.ucdavis.edu/departments-programs-degrees/geography/geography-phd/

Geography

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The UC Davis Geography Graduate Group (GGG) is an interdisciplinary academic program that spans 20 departments. We offer Masters and Ph.D. degree programs in Geography. Our programs provides a strong core in Geographic concepts, theories, and methods, with more in-depth course-work available in many other areas. We aim to provide a stimulating, innovative, and dynamic intellectual environment to ensure that our students obtain the an outstanding education possible; and help them become excellent researchers, educators, and/or practitioners who can pursue excellence in their careers. Our alumni have positions in universities, non-governmental organizations, government and the private sector.

Degree Type

Interdisciplinary Graduate Group

Degrees Offered

M.A. Plan I \ M.A. Plan II \ Ph.D. Plan B

Lead Dean

College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Degree Requirements

2023

2013

2010

Administrative ByLaws

2007

Major Code

GGEO


Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Requirements

UC Davis General Admission Requirements \ Program Admissions Requirements

Admission Deadlines

General: Jan 5, 2026\

Internal Fellowship Deadlines

Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2026\ Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2026

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Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator\ JoAnna Lewis \ (530) 752-4119 | jrlewis@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair\ Ryan Galt \ (530) 754-8776 | regalt@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General\ David de la Peña \ Geography \ dsdelapena@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact\ Ryan Galt \ Geography \ (530) 754-8776 | regalt@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General\ Alessandro Ossola \ Geography \ (530) 754-4407 | aossola@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General\ Tyler Scott \ Geography \ tascott@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor\ Brittney Solar \ bsolar@ucdavis.edu