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Note: This page provides a general overview. For complete and accurate information, please consult with your advisor. For current course offerings and information, refer to the Cornell University Registrar: Courses of Study.
Program Overview
The M.S. degree programs in the Graduate Field of Atmospheric Science is individualized to suit students’ interests, backgrounds, and goals. Students must, however, satisfy certain university and Field requirements, either through prior work at another institution or through work at Cornell. Each student works closely with a Major Professor and a graduate Special Committee. This group of faculty members determines the degree requirements consistent with each student’s individual training and academic goals.
Degree Requirements
M.S. students must earn at least two units of residence credit, and complete one minor. One residency unit is granted for each satisfactory semester of full-time study. Students must pass the M.S. defense exam, and submit a thesis acceptable to the student’s Special Committee and to the Graduate School. (Please see the Cornell Graduate School for more detailed information, including time limits imposed on forming committees, taking exams, and completing the degree.)