Undergraduate Program
Fall 2009 Advising
Walk-in Hours:
Mondays - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Wednesdays - 8:00am - 12:00pm
Thursdays - 10:00am - 2:00pm
Fridays - 11:00am - 2:00pm
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Program Requirements and Information (click here)
In the Environmental Studies Undergraduate Major, students learn how to move towards a more sustainable future for
human and ecological systems. Courses in environmental studies provide training in critical thinking,writing, quantitative skills, how to manage projects and work in teams, and other 
skills highly valued
in all careers. The Department has an internship program to provide students with meaningful
experience to complement their studies. Environmental Studies alumni are making a difference in
conservation organizations, habitat restoration, sustainable agriculture, environmental mediation,
biodiversity research and many other areas.
UCSC students: Most students complete the six prerequisites during their first two years, then begin the nine upper division courses in fall of their junior year. Some students complete all six
prerequisites in their first year; they have the option of beginning the upper division courses in fall
of their sophomore year.
Transfer students: Students planning to transfer in junior standing should complete the major
prerequisites before arriving at UCSC. Students attending California community colleges should consult ASSIST to determine equivalent courses. The
Environmental Studies upper division major begins with ENVS 100/100L, offered once each year in fall
quarter. Therefore, transfer students must prepare and apply for fall transfer only: complete all major prerequisites (attending Summer Session if necessary), except Biostatistics, before arriving at UCSC. Transfer students with an intended ENVS major are accepted fall quarter only.