Undergraduate Advising
Academic advisors are here to help you navigate your degree requirements, create a personalized plan of study, and connect you with opportunities like internships and research. Connect with an advisor in Geography, Geographic Information Science, Urban and Community Studies, and Environmental Studies.
Contact Your Advisor
Geography and Geographic Information Science Advisors
Academic advising for geography and geographic information science students is coordinated by faculty in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies and staff from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) Academic Services Center.
Please note that all academic advising is by appointment only.
Staff Advisor
The staff advisor can answer questions related to:
- General education and major requirements.
- Double majors, dual degrees, and minors.
- Permission numbers for courses.
- Course planning and registration.
To make an appointment, please call (860) 486-2822.
Faculty Advisor
Andy Jolly-Ballantine
Professor-in-Residence
Email the faculty advisor for availability and their preferred method of scheduling appointments.
Urban and Community Studies Advisors
Students interested in learning more about the urban and community studies major or who wish to make an advising appointment should contact their regional campus contact. For advising appointments, use the advisor’s Nexus link to set up a meeting.
Avery Point, Hartford, and Stamford Campuses
Phil Birge-Liberman
Associate Professor-in-Residence
Office hours: Vary week by week. Visit Nexus for upcoming office hours.
Storrs Campus
Advisors are listed by the first letter of a student’s last name.
Majors A-M
Stacy Maddern
Assistant Professor-in-Residence and Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Office Hours:
- In-Person – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Virtual – By appointment only.
Majors N-Z and all UCS Minors
Mary Donegan
Associate Professor-in-Residence
Office Hours: Vary week by week. Visit Nexus for upcoming office hours.
Waterbury Campus
Melisa Argañaraz Gomez
Assistant Professor-in-Residence
Office Hours:
- In person – Waterbury Campus, Room 219.
- Virtual – By appointment only.
Environmental Studies Advisor
Staff Advisor
Sara Tremblay
Program Coordinator
For more information about advising for environmental studies majors, visit their website.
Advising Resources
For a complete list of important dates and deadlines, please visit the UConn Academic Calendar.
Academic Achievement Center
The Center students achieve their academic and personal goals by offering personalized programs, resources, and services that build skills, support decision-making, and ease transitions into and through university life.
Center for Students with Disabilities
The Center works with students to determine appropriate accommodations based on their individual needs and courses.
CLAS Academic Services Center
The Center coordinates all academic advising for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students Office provides opportunities for students to build a sense of community, feel connected, and access support resources to navigate challenges during college.
Internships
Students in the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies can pursue a variety of internships that align with their academic and career interests. Learn how to find an internship and earn course credit.
Jobs and Career Resources
Learn more about career paths you can pursue with your major and discover resources that can help you plan for your job search.
Minors at UConn
While not required to graduate, a minor will complement your major from the Department of Geography, Sustainability, Community, and Urban Studies and allow you to explore other interests.
Student Activities
Student Activities provides programs and services that promote student self-governance, respect for diversity, civic responsibility, and lifelong learning.
Study Abroad
The Office of Experiential Global Learning coordinates study abroad programs for students in all majors and all colleges.
Student Health and Wellness-Mental Health
Offers a variety of virtual mental health services for students with an existing relationship with the center, students who are seeking new services, and students experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency.