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How to declare Earth Systems

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I want to declare Earth Systems. What's next? 

  1. Stop by the Earth Systems Office and Student Lounge (Y2E2; Room 131) to meet with a Peer Advisor and create a four-year planning sheet. You may view their weekly office hours HERE.  Feel free to meet with any advisor that matches your interests and/or your availability! 
  2. Declare the major or minor in Axess.
  3. Get your picture taken for our photo wall.
  4. Once you have created a 4 year planning sheet and declared in Axess, your declaration will be approved and you will receive an official 'Welcome Email' from a member of our Student Services Team. 
  5. You do not need to have an advisor selected before declaring. Once your declaration request is approved, you will be assigned a "first-tier" advisor from Earth Systems. Your first-tier advisor will work with you to support selection of your Final Major/Academic Advisor.

Selecting your Final Major/Academic Advisor

View the academic advisors list for more information on recommended advisors.
You should select your Academic/Major Advisor by Winter quarter of your junior year. Once an Academic/Major Advisor has been secured, please notify Student Services staff to get the Advisor added to your record. List of Advisors can be found here: Academic Advisors. Need more help?  Read more here:  Selecting your Major/Academic Advisor.

I'm a Junior/Transfer Student- Can I still pursue Earth Systems?

Yes! Some of our majors only saw the light in their junior year, several of them after transferring. It is surprising how you really can fit it all in. Don't struggle with it alone - please come in and let one of us help you plan your time.