Advising - Department of Geography and Environment

Undergraduate Advising in Geography and Environment

Director of Undergraduate Studies

Shorna Allred
Susan R. Wolf Distinguished Professor
Office: Carolina Hall 219
[email protected]

Please email for an appointment (in person or over zoom)

I am pleased to serve as the Director of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) in Geography and Environment.
Do you have questions about majoring or minoring in Geography and Environment? Feel free to e-mail me with your concerns or to set up an advising appointment (in-person at Carolina Hall or over zoom). I can advice you on which Geography courses to take to build a major or minor that meets your personal and professional goals and interests.
To learn more about our major and minors in GIS and Environmental Justice, read about our B.A. Program Requirements and our Pathways in Geography and Environment. Follow us on Twitter @geographyunc.

Dr. David Parr, [email protected], advisor for GISc minors

Dr. Adrian Drummond-Cole, [email protected], advisor for environmental justice minors

Dr. Christopher Fuhrmann, [email protected], advisor for climate change minors

Student Services in Geography and Environment

Geography and Environment Major Administrator

Nell Phillips
Office: Carolina Hall 205A
[email protected]
(919)962-8902

For administrative questions regarding courses, scheduling, or enrollment, contact Ms. Nell Phillips. She can answer basic questions regarding geography and environment courses registration and offerings. Please check our website first for the most current information regarding our department.

Your major or minor can be confirmed by your academic advisor in Steele Building.

More advising resources

The UNC College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advising Program can help with all non-major related questions, such as on general education requirements, credit transfer, and degree audits.

The UNC Career Services Office offers career counseling and job-seeking resources.

The UNC Study Abroad Office provides information and advise on a wide selection of study abroad programs.

The Writing Center offers face-to-face or online coaching to help students become stronger writers.

The Learning Center offers one-on-one academic coaching, peer tutoring, study workshops, and online tools that support different learning needs.

Counseling and Wellness Services offers consultations for students seeking counseling and caring mental health services.