When you schedule your appointment through the link below, please specify a preferred format for your meeting. If you are unable to be available at your appointment time, please cancel your appointment as using the same system.
Please note that for the first few weeks of the semester, appointment availability may be scarce. Please plan ahead accordingly.
Faculty Advisors
The faculty advisors for Earth and Environmental Sciences undergraduates are Professor Rose Cory, Professor Jena Johnson, Professor Jeff Wilson Mantilla, Professor Eric Hetland, Professor Selena Smith, Professor Ingrid Hendy, Professor Kacey Lohmann, and Dr. Jefferson Yarce.
Students are encouraged to work with the same advisor throughout their career. New advising appointments can be set up with any of these advisors. Their subdisciplines are listed below. Students interested in any of these subdisciplines are strongly encouraged to meet with that specific advisor.
- Prof. Rose Cory, Associate Chair for Curriculum, Room 1018 Noth University Building (Environmental Biogeochemistry, Geochemistry, Climate Change, Geobiology)
- Prof. Jena Johnson, Room 3006, North University Building (Geomicrobiology, Geochemistry, Sedimentology)
- Prof. Jeff Wilson Mantilla, Room 3118, Biological Sciences Building (Paleontology)
- Prof. Eric Hetland, Room 4534E, North University Building (Seismology, Geodynamics, Geophysics, Volcanism)
- Prof. Selena Smith, Room 3508, North University Building (Paleontology, Environmental Science, Paleobotany)
- Prof. Ingrid Hendy, Room 3500, North, University (Paleoclimate; Climate Change; Oceanography; Geochemistry)
- Prof. Kacey Lohmann, Room 1014, North University Building (Geochemistry, Geology, Sedimentology)
- Dr. Jefferson Yarce, Room 2002, North University Building (Geophysics, Seismology, Tectonics, Natural Hazards)
Students with transfer issues or seeking information on study abroad should contact Professor Rose Cory.
Advising Appointments
During fall and winter, students should use the LSA Advising Appointment System to make an appointment: Click on this link to make an appointment.
During the spring and summer half-terms, students should email Professor Rose Cory or Lecturer III Jefferson Yarce for an advising appointment.
Major or Minor Release for Senior Audit
Students seeking major or minor releases should first email their advisor. Most releases do not require an office visit and can be done by email.
Peer Mentors
New for the 2025-2026 academic year, the Department is employing a number of Peer Mentors who will be available to meet with students to discuss a number of topics, including the below:
- Questions regarding the major and minors within the Department
- Research and independent study opportunities in the Department
- Experiences in specific EARTH classes (workload, instruction, structure, prerequisites, etc.)
- Advice on how to balance workload of classes
- How to contact faculty about research and/or how to narrow down research interests
- How to get involved on campus and within the Department
Peer Mentors can be found in the main EARTH office (2534 NUB), either in the main area or at the front desk. Feel free to reach out to earth-peer-mentors@umich.edu with questions or to connect with any of our amazing Peer Mentors.
Meet Our Peer Mentors!
Roxy Perazzo is a junior double majoring in Physics and Earth and Environmental Sciences. She is aware of how difficult it can be to find your path and is eager to guide others in discovering their passions. In particular, Roxy looks forward to discussing connections between your classwork and your big-picture goals.
What would your biggest piece of advice be for someone considering a major or minor in EARTH? Explore! There is so much variety in the coursework offered by the EARTH Department and you never know what will excite you.
Ava Nelson is a senior double majoring in Program in the Environment and Earth and Environmental Sciences. Ava is excited to help students better understand how to navigate the system and recognize the immense opportunities the department has to offer so they can take full advantage of them.
What is your favorite experience so far in the Department? My favorite experience so far has been Camp Davis. While it was one of the hardest things I have done, I learned an immense amount of knowledge across a wide range of topics, and met a great group of people. My picture is one of my favorite memories at Camp when we saw a double rainbow on the Fourth of July!
Robert C. Davis is senior double majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Program in the Environment. He is looking forward to connecting with others in the community and talking wtih them about undergraduate research, nurtrient cycling, and aquatic geochemistry.
What is your favorite experience so far in the Department? My favorite experience was working at Earth Camp over the summer.
Zandra Curley is a junior double majoring in Earth and Environmental Sciences and Biology. She has been working in the Department office for a while, and appreciates the opportunity to work with other EARTH students to ensure they have the resources they need to both identify what they want to do and know what the steps are to accomplish their goals.
What would your biggest piece of advice be for someone considering a major or minor in EARTH? I would recommend exploring different topics early in your college career to get a sense of what you're most interested in so you can tailor your experiences, opportunities, and classes within the Department to suit your interest while there is still lots of time.
Drop-In Peer Mentor Hours
