Undergraduate Advising

We want all of our students to be successful at UMass and beyond! The following advising resources are available to help you navigate the process of completing your degree and guide your exploration of future opportunities after graduation.

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Academic Advising

Your assigned academic advisor provides guidance on course selection, major requirements, creating an academic plan, and more.

Faculty Mentors

EGCS faculty are available to answer questions about graduate school, careers, and how to make the most of your degree.

Peer Advising

Peer advisors are juniors and seniors in EGCS majors who can provide a student perspective on course selection, extracurricular activities, opportunities to join related clubs, and more.

Career Advising

CNS Career and Professional Development advisors are available to help you find internships, co-ops, and research opportunities while developing strategies to increase your visible value to employers.

Petitions and Forms

CNS Advising provides academic forms for credit overload, late add, change of major, and more.

Undergraduate Program

Learn more about majoring in Geology, Geography, Earth Systems, and Environmental Science or minoring in Geology, Geography, and Climate Science.

Geology Major and Minor Geography Major and Minor Earth Systems Major Environmental Science Major Climate Science Minor Geographic Information Science and Technology (GIST) Certificate