Registration Dates Have Been Released!

To find your assigned registration date and time, go to Testudo >> Appointment & Registration Status

Advising Requirements

GEOG students—read carefully!

  • Advising is MANDATORY for all GEOG students, regardless of concentration, GPA, or number of credits earned.
  • ENSP students should check with their advisor to confirm advising requirements.

Key Terms to Remember:

  • Advising Appointment: This is a meeting with your advisor before your assigned registration date. You will discuss fall courses, and your advising block must be removed before you can register.
  • Registration Date/Appointment: This is when you are eligible to log into Testudo and register. You cannot register until your advising block is removed.

Registration Blocks

Before registration, check Testudo > Appointment & Registration Status to see if you have any blocks that could prevent you from registering. Resolve them as soon as possible!

Common blocks include:
💉 Immunization Blocks – Contact the Health Center.
💰 Financial Blocks – Check with Student Financial Services.
📝 Fundamental Studies Blocks – Contact your academic advisor.
📌 Mandatory Advising Blocks – This will be removed after your advising appointment.

🔹 “By Permission Only” Courses (Perm Req):

  • Contact the department offering the course (e.g., GEOG courses → GEOG department, GVPT courses → GVPT department).

Getting Permission for Internships & Specialized Courses:

GEOG Internships (GEOG384 & GEOG385)

If you plan to earn credit for an internship through the Department of Geographical Sciences, you must follow the approval process before registering for GEOG384 (Internship in Geography) or GEOG385 (Internship in GIS).

✅ Steps to Register for a GEOG Internship:

  • Secure an internship related to geography or GIS.
  • Identify a GEOG faculty sponsor to oversee your academic work.
  • Complete the GEOG Internship Agreement Form – This includes a work plan, responsibilities, and signatures from your internship supervisor and faculty sponsor.
  • Submit your paperwork to the GEOG Undergraduate Advising Office for approval.
  • Once approved, you will receive permission to register for GEOG384 or GEOG385.

📌 Important Notes:

  • Internships must be pre-approved before registration—retroactive credit is not granted.
  • One credit = 45 internship hours per semester (e.g., 3 credits = 135 hours).
  • The internship must be geographically or spatially focused.
  • More details and forms are available here or from the GEOG Undergraduate Advising Office.

ENSP Internships (ENSP386)

If you are an ENSP student and want to earn credit for an internship, you must follow the ENSP386 approval process.

✅ Steps to Register for ENSP386:

  • Find an internship related to environmental science and policy.
  • Review ENSP internship requirements & approval process here.
  • Submit your application & receive approval before registering.

📌 Note: GEOG cannot grant permission for ENSP Internship courses (e.g., ENST, GVPT, etc.). If you plan to complete an ENSP Internship, contact Angela Mazur-Gray directly.

Summer Term Courses

✅ You can register for Summer Term now! No need to wait for your fall registration appointment.

⚠️ However, Summer Term billing and deadlines are different from regular semesters. Be aware of policies to avoid dropped classes or unexpected financial penalties.

📌 More info on Summer Term enrollment (deadlines, fees, etc.) → HERE
📌 Taking a course at another institution? See transfer policies HERE

📢 Questions?

Check the linked resources or contact your advisor! Plan ahead to avoid last-minute issues.