Transition to College
The spot for GeoFORCE Alumni currently pursuing their undergraduate & graduate degrees
After you’ve graduated from the program, we’re here for your next one, your college graduation!
Be Part of Our Alumni Orgs
Are you an alum currently living in Austin, Houston, or College Station? Do you want to meet other GeoFORCE alumni? Do you want more research, internship, and professional development opportunities?
Join our Alumni GroupMe!
College Application Checklist:
- Review the GeoFORCE Transition to College Resources!
- Check for College Application Fee Waivers
- Before submitting a college application, please check if you are eligible for an application fee waiver! You may be eligible for an application fee waiver if you are eligible to receive free or reduced lunch, or if you received an SAT or ACT fee waiver. The application fee waiver for those applying to UT Austin is attached HERE.
- Ask for Letters of Recommendation
- GeoFORCE is happy to provide letters of recommendation for our students! To request a letter from us please fill out this form and contact us through email at geoforce@jsg.utexas.edu.
GeoFORCE Alumni Events
Want to meet other GeoFORCE Alumni, receive professional development assistance, and stay involved with GeoFORCE? Take a look at all of our upcoming events or the resources linked in our past events!
Fall 2025 Events
GeoFORCE Longhorns – Welcome Social!
Stay connected with GeoFORCE & meet your fellow alumni at our first social of the year. This & all events are open to all GeoFORCE Alumni attending classes at UT, whether you are a geology student or not. We will go over on-campus resources & have a crafting session. Dinner and snacks will be provided.
September 4th, Thursday
5:30 – 7pm
JGB 4.102
Transition to College – College Application Office Hours
Are you applying to college and need assistance with the process? Stop by one of GeoFORCE’s College Application Office Hours to ask any questions you may have while applying!
September 8th, Monday
6 – 6:30pm
Virtual (Teams)
Transition to College – College Application Office Hours
Are you applying to college and need assistance with the process? Stop by one of GeoFORCE’s College Application Office Hours to ask any questions you may have while applying!
September 15th, Monday
6 – 6:30pm
Virtual (Teams)
Transition to College – College Application Workshop
Are you applying to college? Stop by GeoFORCE’s College Application Workshop to hear about some helpful tips, resources, and ask any questions you may have about the process!
September 18th, Thursday
6 – 7pm
Virtual (Teams)
Transition to College – College Application Office Hours
Are you applying to college and need assistance with the process? Stop by one of GeoFORCE’s College Application Office Hours to ask any questions you may have while applying!
September 22nd, Monday
6 – 6:30pm
Virtual (Teams)
Transition to College – College Essay Workshop
Do you need help with your essay for college applications? Stop by GeoFORCE’s College Essay Workshop to learn some helpful essay writing tips, and receive personalized feedback! Bring in your essay rough draft to receive the most help possible.
September 24th, Wednesday
6 – 7pm
Virtual (Teams)
GeoFORCE Alumni – Resume Workshop
Looking to perfect your resume before connecting with recruiters? The GeoFORCE Resume workshop (open to all alumni) will go over resume tips and give students personalized feedback on their draft resumes.
September 25th, Thursday
5:30 – 7pm
JGB 3.120 & Virtual (Teams)
Transition to College – College Application Office Hours
Are you applying to college and need assistance with the process? Stop by one of GeoFORCE’s College Application Office Hours to ask any questions you may have while applying!
