Advising & Forms
ADVISING
CAFES Advisors are here to support student support via email, Zoom and in-person. Please visit the CAFES Advising Website for details.
Bldg. 74M-A
cafesadvising@calpoly.edu
NRES Department Academic Advisor
Meagan Groom
Phone: 805-756-7574
Office: 74M-A
Email: cafesadvising@calpoly.edu
- Proper course selection and degree requirements
- Using and interpreting the Degree Progress Report
- Understanding and adhering to academic policies
- Supporting students on academic probation, disqualification, and readmission to the university
- Providing suggestions and referrals for other campus services
Faculty Advisors (Major Specific)
NRES faculty provide additional advising for students.
Please see the following faculty members for major-specific questions regarding course substitutions:
- EESS students see Dr. Gordon Rees
- ENVM students see Dr. Jeremy James
- FNR/FFS students see Dr. Chris Surfleet
FORMS & MINORS
These forms are used to have Minor classes count in your Approved Electives area
Minors
To declare a minor: Click on the minor below to request the Minor Form be emailed to you. Fill out the form, sign it, and then the Registrar will process your Minor Form in 6-8 weeks. Contact the Minor Coordinator with any questions or course substitution requests.
- Environmental Soil Science Minor 19-21 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Gordon Rees
- Environmental Soil Science Minor 21-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Gordon Rees
- Fire Ecology and Wildfire Hazard Planning 22-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Chris Dicus
- Geographic Information Systems Minor 19-21 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Samantha Gill
- Geographic Information Systems Minor 22-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Samantha Gill
- Indigenous Studies Minor 19-21 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Priya Verma
- Indigenous Studies Minor 22-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Priya Verma
- Land Rehab Minor 21-22 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Yamina Pressler
- Land Rehab Minor 22-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Yamina Pressler
- Water Science Minor Watershed-Water Policy Emphasis 19-21– Minor Coordinator, Dr. Chris Surfleet
- Water Science Minor Watershed-Water Policy Emphasis 21-26 – Minor Coordinator, Dr. Chris Surfleet
Course Substitution (email cafesadvising@calpoly.edu)
Advising Tools
Change of Major Policies and Procedures
Change of Major Procedures:
- Please see ICMA requirements by clicking on the appropriate major.
- Please email cafesadvising@calpoly.edu to inquire about changing majors.
- After all requirements of an ICMA have been fulfilled, then please email the NRES Department Head, Dr. Jeremy James, to initiate the ICMA (jjames20@calpoly.edu).
Requirements
- Completion of ERSC 144, or SS 120, or GEOL 201
- Completion of one of the following classes with a grade of C or better: BIO 111, BIO 150, BIO 161, BOT 121, BIO 114, SS 120, or CHEM 127
- Completion of Math 161 or MATH 141
- Receive a C or better in each course
- If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3, an ICMA can be initiated.
- If course requirements have not been met, student may enter a one-quarter or two quarter ICMA contract to meet requirements. If one quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.3 with full-time enrollment (12 or more units). With a two quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3 for the two quarters combined with full-time enrollment (12 or more units each quarter).
- Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner.
Requirements
- Completion of NR 142 (offered Fall and Winter terms), or NR 215 with a grade of C or better
- Completion of BIO 161 or BOT 121 (depending on concentration interest), or CHEM 127, or SS 120 with a grade of C or better
- Completion of Math 141 or Math 161 or Math 221 (or equivalent course) with a grade of C or better
- If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.8, an ICMA can be initiated.
- If course requirements have not been met, student may enter a one-quarter or two quarter ICMA contract to meet requirements. If one quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.8 with full-time enrollment (12 or more units). With a two quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.8 for the two quarters combined with full-time enrollment (12 or more units each quarter).
- Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner.
Requirements
- Completion of NR 141 (offered Fall term only), or NR 215
- Completion of BOT 121, or CHEM 127, or SS 120
- Completion of Math 141 or Math 161 or MATH 221 (or equivalent course)
- Receive a C or better in each course
- If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3, an ICMA can be initiated.
- If course requirements have not been met, student may enter a one-quarter or two quarter ICMA contract to meet requirements. If one quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.3 with full-time enrollment (12 or more units). With a two quarter contract, student must achieve a minimum cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3 for the two quarters combined with full-time enrollment (12 or more units each quarter).
- Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner.
Concentrations
Double Majors
The NRES Department does not allow any students to add a double major by adding any of our three majors (ENVM, FFS and EESS) to their current major.
Please work with CAFES Advising to explore options like adding Minors or extra classes.
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