University of Minnesota
Department of Geography
geog@umn.edu
612-625-6080


Department of Geography's home page.

Advising

The Geography Undergraduate Advising Office assists all undergraduates majoring, minoring, or interested in geography.

The geography advisor helps students with Geography Department requirements and procedures. The advisor is Jeanette Simmonds. We also have a new peer advisor, Michael Southwell.

To view weekly advising schedule, or to schedule an advising appointment, send an email to:

Email (preferred): geogadv@umn.edu

You may also schedule an appointment via the direct link [embedded at end of geogadv email]

[click here to view advising calendar; embedded calendar coming soon]:

Advising Contact Information:

Phone: 612-625-0133 (Jeanette Simmonds)

Advising Office: Social Sciences Building, Room 523

Mailbox: Social Sciences Building, Room 414A

For an introduction to the undergraduate geography program, visit the Areas of Study and Degrees pages.

The Undergraduate Catalog describes the Liberal Education Requirements and provides information for all undergraduates.

College & Special Programs Advising

Geography majors are in the College of Liberal Arts (CLA). Its website provides information on advising and student services. CLA's "Steps to Graduation" offers a helpful year-by-year checklist and information about resources and opportunities for students.

One Stop provides college advising office contact information and links.

Other advising services are those provided by the CLA Honors and Martin Luther King programs.

Special Opportunities

The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) "offers financial awards twice yearly to full time undergraduates for research, scholarly, or creative projects undertaken in partnership with a faculty member".

The Career and Community Learning Center (CCLC) offers community involvement programs, National Student Exchange advising, career and internship assistance, and other services.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad information sheet (PDF)