University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming
Overview
The University of Wyoming was established as a land-grant college in 1886. As the state's only institution of higher learning offering four-year and graduate programs, the University has developed broad undergraduate and graduate curricula. New facilities have enhanced scholarship and graduate degree programs in all Colleges.
The University enrolls about 11,000 students. Of these, there are approximately 1,700 graduate students and 230 law students. About 75 percent of the students are residents of Wyoming, and 52 percent are women. The student-faculty ratio at the University of Wyoming is about 15:1.
The Community
Laramie, with a population of 27,204 is in southeastern Wyoming at a high elevation in a mountain valley. Denver, Colorado, is located 120 miles to the south. Several recreational areas are within a 15-minute drive. Some of the best ski areas in the United States are within 21&Mac218;2 hours from Laramie. The University of Wyoming draws many cultural events. The average summer temperature is 70 degrees; there may be some cold days in the winter, but the sun shines an average of 310 days per year.
Programs of study
The Graduate School of the University of Wyoming (UW) awards the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in twenty-five disciplines. The of Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) are also offered. The Master's degree is offered in sixty-four areas and include the following degree categories: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Music (M.M.), Master of Planning (M.P.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.), and Master of Science in e-Business (M.S.e.B.). An interdisciplinary Master of Science and an interdisciplinary Master of Arts are available, in which students may combine up to three areas of study. For further information, students interested in a particular program should see page two for a listing of degrees by discipline. The University of Wyoming is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research-Extensive institution.
Facilities and Resources
Library holdings total more than 1 million volumes. The American Heritage Center has valuable collections dealing with American history. The Geology Museum, University Art Museum, Wilhelm G. Solheim Mycological Herbarium, Rocky Mountain Herbarium, Anthropology Museum, and Rocky Mountain Systematic Entomology Laboratory are located on the campus. The Survey Research Center, Wyoming Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Institute of Business and Management Services, Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (including the Research and Extension Centers throughout the state) and Williams Botany Conservatory, among others, provide research opportunities. The Elk Mountain and Jelm Mountain observatories (facilities for the study of weather phenomena and infrared astrophysics, respectively), the Department of Atmospheric Science flight facility, and the only University-owned balloon launch facility in the world are located near Laramie. Eight miles south of Laramie, the Red Buttes Environmental Biology Laboratory has excellent facilities for the study of wild animals and for aquatic toxicology. The Mineral Research and Reclamation Center, which houses the Department of Geology and Geophysics, is the newest addition to the University's facilities. The Computer Center is equipped with modern, sophisticated computers. The University computer system is connected to the Internet, linking UW with other universities, national laboratories, and supercomputers. Personal computers are available for student use. In addition to University facilities, the Wyoming Geological Survey, Wyoming Cooperative Fishery and Wildlife Research Unit, Wyoming Research Corporation, and USDA Arthropod-Borne Animal Disease Research Laboratory are located on campus and provide opportunities for graduate research. The University of Wyoming/National Park Research Center in Grand Teton National Park offers a variety of possibilities for graduate research.
Expenses and Aid
Full-time students who are Wyoming residents pay $3,347 per semester, and out-of-state students pay $8,773. Part-time registration is $192 per credit hour for residents and $668 per credit hour for nonresidents.
Housing
For single students living in campus dorms, a single room costs approximately $4,510 to $5,560 for the academic year. The monthly cost of married student housing (one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments) ranges from $419 to $733 (gas, electricity, basic phone, and basic cable included). Graduate students over 21 years old may elect a dorm reserved for those over 21. The board plan is flexible and optional. Many apartments and houses are available for rent in the town of Laramie.
Financial Aid
Graduate assistantships are available. For each academic year, compensation starts at $10,062 for master's candidates and $14,004 for Ph.D. candidates (for 18 to 20 hours of work per week) with no upper limit to stipends, depending on available resources. Graduate assistants also receive tuition and fee reductions as well as health insurance. Graduate fellowships, scholarships, work-study opportunities, part-time work, and other forms of financial aid are also available.
How to Apply / Application
Graduates of accredited institutions who have earned a B average or higher are eligible to apply. Applicants are expected to have a combined verbal and quantitative GRE General Test score of at least 900 for master's and specialist's programs and 1000 for doctoral programs. (For those students applying to graduate business programs, the University substitutes GMAT scores.)
International Students
International applicants whose native language is not English must submit both GRE General Test scores and TOEFL scores. (The University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 525 (197 on the computerized test), but some programs require higher scores.) International students must provide a statement of financial independence; these students need approximately $21,475 in U.S. dollars plus transportation expenses for the academic year. An additional $4840 is needed for the summer term. An application must be submitted along with an official copy of all transcripts, a $40 application fee, and three letters of recommendation.
Who to contact
Graduate School Admissions
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming 82071-3108
307-766-2287
Fax: 307-766-2374
E-mail: UWGRAD@uwyo.edu
Programs and Department Heads
• College of Agriculture
• Dean: Frank Galey, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-4133; Web: http://uwyo.edu/agcollege/).
• Agricultural and Applied Economics (M.S.): Edward Bradley, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-2386).
• Animal Science (Ph.D., M.S.): Douglas Hixon, P.O. Box 3684 (telephone: 307-766-2224).
• Family and Consumer Sciences (M.S.): Karen Williams, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-4145).
• Molecular Biology (Ph.D., M.S.): Jerry Johnson, P.O. Box 3944 (telephone: 307-766-3300).
• Plant Sciences (Ph.D. and M.S. in agronomy): Ron Delaney, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-3103).
• Renewable Resources (Ph.D. and M.S. in entomology, in rangeland ecology and watershed management, and in soil science): Tom Thurow, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-2263).
• Veterinary Sciences (M.S.): Donal O'Toole, 1174 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, Wyoming 82070 (telephone: 307-742-6638).
• College of Arts and Sciences
• Dean: Oliver Walter, P.O. Box 3254 (telephone: 307-766-4106; Web: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/a&s).
• Anthropology (Ph.D., M.A.): Audrey Shalinsky, P.O. Box 3431 (telephone: 307-766-5136).
• Botany (Ph.D., M.S.): Gregory Brown. P.O. Box 3165 (telephone: 307-766-2380).
• Chemistry (Ph.D., M.S., M.S.T.): Daniel Buttrey. P.O. Box 3838 (telephone: 307-766-4363).
• Communication and Journalism (M.A.): Kenneth Smith, P.O. Box 3904 (telephone: 307-766-6277).
• English (M.A.): Janice Harris, P.O. Box 3353 (telephone: 307-766-6452).
• Geography and Recreation (M.A. and M.S.T. in geography; M.P.): John Allen, P.O. Box 3371 (telephone: 307-766-3311).
• Geology and Geophysics (Ph.D., M.S.): James Drever, P.O. Box 3006 (telephone: 307-766-3386).
• History (M.A., M.A.T.): Kristine Utterback, P.O. Box 3198 (telephone: 307-766-5101).
• Mathematics (Ph.D., M.S., M.A., M.S.T., M.A.T.): Sivaguru Sritharan, P.O. Box 3036 (telephone: 307-766-4221).
• Modern and Classical Languages (M.A. in French, in German, and in Spanish): Klaus Hanson, P.O. Box 3603 (telephone: 307-766-4177).
• Music (M.A., M.M.): Julia Combs, P.O. Box 3037 (telephone: 307-766-5242).
• Philosophy (M.A.): Edward Sherline, P.O. Box 3392 (telephone: 307-766-3204).
• Physics and Astronomy (Ph.D., M.S., M.S.T.): Paul Johnson, P.O. Box 3905 (telephone: 307-766-6150).
• Political Science (M.A., M.P.A.): James King, P.O. Box 3197 (telephone: 307-766-6484).
• Psychology (Ph.D., M.S., M.A.): Narina Nunez, P.O. Box 3415 (telephone: 307-766-6303).
• Sociology (M.A.): Audie Blevins, P.O. Box 3293 (telephone: 307-766-3342).
• Statistics (Ph.D., M.S.): Stephen Bieber, P.O. Box 3332 (telephone: 307-766-4229).
• Zoology and Physiology (Ph.D., M.S.): Nancy Stanton, P.O. Box 3166 (telephone: 307-766-4207).
• College of Business
• Dean: Kenyon Griffin, P.O. Box 3275 (telephone: 307-766-4194; Web: http://business.uwyo.edu).
• Accounting (M.S.): Stuart Webster, P.O. Box 3275 (telephone: 307-766-3136).
• E-Business (M.S.e.B.): Kenton Walker, P.O. Box 3275 (telephone: 307-766-6902).
• Economics and Finance (Ph.D., M.S.): Owen Phillips, P.O. Box 3985 (telephone: 307-766-2178).
• Graduate Business Programs (M.B.A.): Terri Rittenburg, P.O. Box 3275 (telephone: 307-766-2449).
• College of Education
• Dean: Patricia McClurg, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-145; Web: http://edweb.uwyo.edu).
• Adult Learning and Technology (M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D. in adult and postsecondary education option; M.S., Ed.D. in instructional technology option; Ed.D., Ph.D. in distance education option): Donna Amstutz, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-3247).
• Counselor Education (M.S. in community counseling, school counseling, and student affairs program options; Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision option): Mary Alice Bruce, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-2366).
• Educational Leadership (M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.): Alan D. Moore, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-5649).
• Educational Studies (M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction option): Francisco Rios, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-3130).
• Elementary and Early Childhood Education (M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction option): Margaret Cooney, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-6366).
• Secondary Education (M.A., Ed.D., Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction option): Linda Hutchison, P.O. Box 3374 (telephone: 307-766-3275).
• College of Engineering
• Dean: Gus Plumb, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-4253; Web: http://www.eng.uwyo.edu).
• Atmospheric Science (Ph.D., M.S.): Alfred Rodi, P.O. Box 3038 (telephone: 307-766-3246).
• Chemical and Petroleum Engineering (Ph.D., M.S. in chemical engineering and in petroleum engineering): Maciej Radosz, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-2500).
• Civil and Architectural Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.): Jay Puckett, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-5255).
• Electrical and Computer Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.): John Steadman, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-2279).
• Environmental Engineering (M.S.): M. P. Sharma, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-5255).
• Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D., M.S.): Demitris Kouris, P.O. Box 3295 (telephone: 307-766-2122).
• College of Health Sciences
• Dean: Robert Kelley, P.O. Box 3432 (telephone: 307-766-6556; Web: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/hs).
• Communication Disorders (M.S.): Mary Hardin-Jones, P.O. Box 3311 (telephone: 307-766-6427).
• Kinesiology and Health (M.S.): Mark Byra, P.O. Box 3196 (telephone: 307-766-5285).
• Nursing (M.S.): Marcia Dale, P.O. Box 3065 (telephone: 307-766-6569).
• Social Work (M.S.W.): Gail Leedy, P.O. Box 3632 (telephone: 307-766-6112).
• Interdisciplinary Programs
• American Studies (M.A.): Eric Sandeen, P.O. Box 4036 (telephone: 307-766-3898).
• Environment and Natural Resources: Harold Bergman, P.O. Box 3985 (telephone: 307-766-2068).
• Food Science and Human Nutrition (M.S.): Mike Liebman, P.O. Box 3354 (telephone: 307-766-4145).
• Interdisciplinary Studies (M.A., M.S.): Don Roth, P.O. Box 3108 (telephone: 307-766-2287).
• International Studies (M.A.): Garth Massey, P.O. Box 3293 (telephone: 307-766-3423).
• Natural Science (M.S., M.S.T.): Judith Ellsworth, P.O. Box 3992 (telephone: 307-766-6381).
• Neuroscience (Ph.D.): Francis Flynn, P.O. Box 3415 (telephone: 307-766-6303).
• Reproductive Biology (Ph.D., M.S.): William J. Murdoch, P.O. Box 3684 (telephone: 307-766-2224).
• Women's Studies: Catherine Connolly, P.O. Box 4297 (telephone: 307-766-3376).
• College of Law
• Dean: Jerry Parkinson, P.O. Box 3035 (telephone: 307-766-6416; Web: http://www.uwyo.edu/Law).