Exploring majors and minors? Looking for more information about a specific major or minor? Deciding?

If you want to talk with a faculty advisor in Earth Sciences, you can contact your assigned faculty advisor for an appointment or reach out to the undergraduate coordinator to request the name of your assigned faculty advisor.

If you’re exploring the full range of majors that might match your interests and strengths, we encourage you to visit the Tykeson College and Career Advising team in Tykeson Hall. Tykeson academic and career advisors will help you clarify your interests, meet academic requirements, discuss career possibilities with career readiness coaches, and put you in touch with the many resources available to help you succeed. The Tykeson College and Career Advising team can also help majors or minors in Earth sciences plan courses, integrate activities to help with career preparation, answer questions about core education and university policies and procedures, and connect you with other resources for student success.

Student Mentorship Program

Interested in getting advice about navigating your undergraduate education? IgDEAS, a group focused on inclusion and diversity in the Earth sciences, offers a mentorship program with one-on-one or group mentorship.

Departmental Advisors

Looking for in-depth information about your major or minor in Earth sciences? Looking for specialized advising?

If you are interested in declaring an Earth sciences major, you may get in touch with one of the advisors listed below. They can offer expertise about fulfilling your major coursework requirements, as well as detailed information about the department and its curricular and co-curricular offerings and opportunities.

The Earth Sciences department offers four major tracks which each prepare you for specialized careers in the geosciences. To find out more about these tracks and to get started in pursuing one, get in touch with an advisor. ERTH majors will be assigned an individual department advisor when they declare the major. While you are welcome to visit ANY of our advisors with questions or concerns, we recommend that you meet with an advisor for your particular major track.

Geophysics Track Advisor

Geology Track Advisors

Environmental Geoscience Track Advisors

Paleontology Track Advisors

Head Advisor, Earth Sciences

Earth Sciences Major Maps

Why study Earth sciences? What’s required to earn a degree? It's all summarized in our major maps.