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CAFES Peer Advising

CAFES Advisors are here to support student success! We’re providing advising support via both email and Zoom. Please visit CAFES Advising Website for our Virtual Drop-In Advising hours.  Email cafesadvising@calpoly.edu with questions and make sure to include your Name, EMPL ID and Major.

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For further information please visit the CAFES Advising Website.


NRES Department Academic Advisor

Meagan GroomMeagan 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 support 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:

 

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.

Course Substitution (email cafesadvising@calpoly.edu)

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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).
Environmental Earth & Soil Sciences

Requirements

  1. Completion of ERSC 144, or SS 120, or GEOL 201
  2. Completion of one of the following classes with a grade of C or betterBIO 111, BIO 150, BIO 161, BOT 121, BIO 114, SS 120, or CHEM 127
  3. Completion of Math 161 or MATH 141
  4. Receive a C or better in each course
  5. If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3, an ICMA can be initiated.
  6. 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).
  7. Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner.

 

Environmental Management & Protection

Requirements

  1. Completion of NR 142 (offered Fall and Winter terms), or NR 215 with a grade of C or better
  2. Completion of BIO 161 or BOT 121 (depending on concentration interest), or CHEM 127, or SS 120 with a grade of C or better
  3. Completion of Math 141 or Math 161 or Math 221 (or equivalent course) with a grade of C or better
  4. If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.8, an ICMA can be initiated.
  5. 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).
  6. Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner.

 

Forest & Fire Sciences

Requirements

  1. Completion of NR 141 (offered Fall term only), or NR 215
  2. Completion of BOT 121, or CHEM 127, or SS 120
  3. Completion of Math 141 or Math 161 or MATH 221 (or equivalent course)
  4. Receive a C or better in each course
  5. If course requirements have been met with a cumulative Cal Poly GPA of 2.3, an ICMA can be initiated.
  6. 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).
  7. Must be able to complete degree requirements within a timely manner. 

 

 

Double Majors

 

Students are allowed to do a double major between any of the three majors (ENVM, FNR/FFS and EESS) if they can still graduate in a timely manner.  For more information, please contact the NRES Academic Advisor at cafesadvising@calpoly.edu).

 

A student who adds a second major to her/his degree objective is expected to fulfill all requirements for both majors

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