Getting Started

• Meet with your academic advisor to create a first-year course plan.
• Meet with an Education advisor to prepare for EDU 1010.
• Take GEO 1100, GEO 2500, and EDU 1010 in the fall semester.
• Take an appropriate math course (check with your advisor).
• Apply for the Teach for Utah scholarship program.

Making Progress

• Take GEO 3100 – Dynamic Earth.
• Continue with your allied science sequence (check with your advisor).
• Study in the Student Epicenter (FASB 104).
• Volunteer with after-school programs, the Center, or the Natural History Museum of Utah.
• Apply to be a Learning Assistant in the College of Science.

Finishing Up

• Meet with your GEO and EDU academic advisor to review your degree audit.
• Apply to teacher licensure programs.
• Prepare to take Field Methods.
• Apply for graduation during your final fall semester.

Getting Started

• Visit student involvement tables in the fall semester (find more information in the Student Epicenter – FASB 104).
• Check www.earth.utah.edu for social media links and calendar of events.

Making Progress

• Apply to be a student ambassador (ask your advisor for details).
• Volunteer to help with outreach workshops and building tours (visit the Student Epicenter for details).
• Find a student club or organization that interests you.
• Experience an alternative fall or spring break through the Bennion Center.

Finishing Up

• Join GeoClub and get involved with the annual Open House, the weekly Distinguished Lecture Series, or sit on the department outreach committee (email: gg-info@lists.utah.edu).

Getting Started

• Apply for the Teach for Utah scholarship program.
• Meet with a Career Coach.
• Interview or job shadow with someone in your field of interest (connect with a Geology professor at www.earth.utah.edu).

Making Progress

• Attend the Education and STEM Job Fairs in the fall to find internships, check the CPDC calendar for more details.
• Find a learning abroad experience.
• Research professional licensure requirements for earth science secondary teaching.
• Volunteer with an after-school program (check your local school district for opportunities).

Finishing Up

• Apply to the teacher licensure program.
• Finish science major courses and apply to the MEd program.

Getting Started

• Visit with a Student Success Coach.
• Volunteer at local elementary schools to talk about earth sciences.
• Take a safety class (CPR, First Aid, CERT training, Wilderness training).
• Explore the Natural History Museum of Utah – free for students!

Making Progress

• Explore the geology of Utah by visiting the Utah Geological Survey.
• Visit one of Utah's national parks.
• Dig for trilobites at u-digfossils.com.

Finishing Up

• Participate in graduation events across campus (look out for advisor emails with details).
• Interview a Distinguished Lecture Series presenter.

Getting Started

• Join Inclusive Earth (student club information in the Student Epicenter FASB 104).
• Attend a MUSE Casual Friday (visit the MUSE website for events calendar).

Making Progress

• Volunteer in a K-12 classroom (look on your local district’s website for more information).
• Participate in or create your own community service project at the Bennion Center.
• Volunteer at the Gardens on campus.
• Find volunteer opportunities through the Utah Geological Survey.
• Discover outreach opportunities through your academic advisor.

Finishing Up

• Teach community members about your interests at the annual Open House (watch for emails from your advisor).
• Share your research or experiences in the department newsletter (email advisor).

Getting Started

• Start building your resume with your Career Coach.
• Activate and customize your Handshake account to find jobs, internships, and career events.

Making Progress

• Create a LinkedIn Account.
• Research internships through the Hinckley Institute.
• Start research with a faculty member.
• Apply for research funding through UROP.
• Attend the Career Expos in fall and spring semesters.

Finishing Up

• Apply for jobs or graduate schools at least six months before graduation (see your advisor for details).
• Meet with a Career Coach to practice interview conversations.