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Student Handbook

ENVS Undergraduate Handbook

All ENVS majors must read the Undergraduate Handbook in its entirety. There are also a number of forms in the Handbook that need to be completed and then submitted to the Department Office.

Department Forms

Add/Drop Petition - Spring 2012 (All of our classes are full, so please come to AMD 554A to discuss adding a class at this time in the semester.)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies - Course List/Advising Handout

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies - Suggested Course Sequence

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Course List/Advising Handout

Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies - Suggested Course Sequence 

ENVS Minor Requirements: ENVS Minor - Advising Handout

CSUS Forms

The following site contains links to commonly-used forms, such as: change of major/minor, declaration of major/minor, petition to exceed maximum units, and major/minor course waiver(s) and substitution(s):

CSUS Student Forms

Environmental Studies Internship

All majors are required to intern for a semester with an approved governmental agency, nonprofit or advocacy group, or environmental organization.  Students are asked to read the following packet, meet with their faculty advisor, then turn in the required paperwork to the Department Office, Amador Hall 554A.

Packet for ENVS 194, 195, 195M, 294, 295: ENVS Internship Packet

Senior Thesis and Portfolio

ENVS 190: Senior Portfolio and Assessment

List of all Theses written by our undergraduates:  Thesis Library

Commencement Information

Spring 2012 Commencement will be held in the Power Balance Pavilion (formerly "Arco Arena") in Sacramento, Friday, May 18, 2012, at 12:00 p.m.

Students of senior standing who wish to participate in the graduation ceremonies will need to register online:  http://www.csus.edu/ssis/commencement.html.  For detailed information about graduation, please visit the CSUS Commencement website.

Career Center Contact for ENVS Students

The Career Center counselor for all Environmental Studies majors is Debra Marcus.  She is available to speak with you about anything job-related:  your resume, how to find an internship, summer employment, finding a job after graduation.  Please send her an email, marcusd@csus.edu, or stop by and visit her in the Career Center, located on the second floor of Lassen Hall.

Patrick James Dugal Scholarship - $1,628 - for Environmental Studies Majors

To honor the memory of Patrick James Dugal, the Dugal family has established a scholarship for students pursuing a profession in the Environmental Studies field.

Patrick was a full-time CSUS student working toward a degree in Environmental Studies. He was a serious student who was involved in the community and had a strong commitment to environmental matters. He has been described by his professors as a bright presence, cheerful, friendly, optimistic, articulate and dedicated.  Patrick lost his courageous battle against cancer in January 2005.

The scholarship for academic year 2011-2012 was awarded to ENVS major Natalie Houghton. Applications for 2012-2013 are welcomed at any time, and one student will be selected in May 2012 to receive a $1,628 scholarship for tuition and books.

Scholarship Application: Patrick James Dugal Memorial Scholarship Application

Scholarship Details:

  • Available to Environmental Studies Majors of Junior or Senior Status
  • Student must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA
  • Student must be enrolled full time at the time of award disbursement (fall 2012)
  • Scholarship application may be obtained from the Department Office, Amador Hall 554A
  • Student must submit completed application and a 600 word essay in which the applicant describes the environmental issue s/he cares about the most, his/her professional goals, and how the scholarship will help the attainment of those goals.
  • The applications for the scholarship are due to the Department Office, Amador Hall 554A
  • DEADLINE: APRIL 10, 2012