Undergraduate Advising

Geography students Faculty advising is an important process for students switching to a Geography major or who are already in the program. Each advisor works in a concentration within the major: physical, people-environment, human, and cartography/GIS.

Undergraduates may also call or visit the department Undergraduate Coordinator to get general information. Call (608) 262-2138.

Please refer to this guide to Who to See for What (PDF) in the major. Review faculty and class hours. (PDF)

During your Major Coursework in Geography:

Geography faculty advisors will help you plan your coursework and degree program. They can assist you in matching your Geography degree with other coursework, including related Certificate programs.

Before registering for each semester, or as advised by the faculty, the student should meet with his or her advisor to review the in-progress coursework and ensure it meets the requirements. Before registering for your last semester, meet with your advisor to go over all coursework and your DARS report.