Geography

About the Program

Learn More About the Program

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

Major Code
GGEO

Admissions and Fellowship Information

Admission Deadlines
General: Jan 5, 2025
Internal Fellowship Deadlines
Prospective Student Fellowship: Jan 5, 2025
Continuing Student Fellowship: Jan 15, 2025

Program Contact Information

Primary Program Contacts

Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Coordinator
Carrie Armstrong-Ruport
(530) 752-4119 | caruport@ucdavis.edu

Graduate Program Chair

Graduate Group Chair
Diana Davis
(530) 752-0802 | geovet@ucdavis.edu

Additional Contacts

Program Contacts

Advisor: General
Mark Cooper
Geography
mhcooper@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: Admissions and Primary Contact
Diana Davis
Geography
(530) 752-0802 | geovet@ucdavis.edu

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

Advisor: General
Ryan Galt
Geography
(530) 754-8776 | regalt@ucdavis.edu

Advisor: General
Lynette Hart
Geography
(530) 752-2181 | lahart@ucdavis.edu

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

Graduate Studies Contacts

Senior Academic Advisor
Brittney Dinelli
bjdinelli@ucdavis.edu