Advising

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences at Western Michigan University is determined to help you meet your academic goals and achieve a successful career. We highly encourage you to meet with your advisors at least once per year to plan your academic schedule. This helps in timely graduation and to tackle any difficulties. We value the time and resources invested by our students and strive to meet your individual goals and needs. 

Undergraduate advising

The College of Arts and Sciences has a two-tiered advising system for undergraduates. Please consult both your departmental and college advisors regularly to ensure that academic requirements are met.

Major and minor advising

The department provides major and minor advising through our faculty or staff expertise. Contact your advisor to schedule an appointment.

  • Not sure which major is right for you? Want more information on what career options are available in the geosciences? Tom Howe can help you.
  • Jacquelyn Bizzell can assist you with course planning and transfer credits for all programs, except Integrated Science and the education track of the Earth Science major
  • Dr. Peter Voice can assist you with the Integrated Science major and the education track of the Earth Science major 

Certificate advising

  • Dr. Dan Cassidy can assist you with the undergraduate certificate program in Hydrogeology

University and WMU Essential Studies advising

The College of Arts and Sciences provides advising in:

Students interested in secondary education teacher certification

Graduate advising

Accelerated masters advising

The department offers an accelerated MS Earth Science degree program, jointly advised by the College of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Peter Voice.

  • Undergraduate students interested in this program should schedule an appointment with their College of Arts and Sciences advisor prior to their junior year

Masters and doctoral advising

Certificate advising

  • Dr. Dan Cassidy can assist you with the graduate certificate program in Hydrogeology
  • Dr. Mine Dogan can assist you with the graduate certificate program in UAV Applications in Geological and Environmental Sciences