The Department of Geography is committed to building and sustaining inclusive, equitable, safe, and just learning and working environments that embrace the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and interests represented in our communities and the broader world.
Events
- October
- October 21Career Conversations with GeographersZach Nienow, Manager of Aerial Mapping at Ayres Associates5:30 PM, 350 Science Hall
- November
- November 12
- November 12Community Engaged Research with Workers in the Age of AIEngaged Scholars Talk 3:30 PM, 140 Science Hall

Undergraduate Studies
Learning happens in the classroom, in the field, in the lab, and beyond. Our vibrant department understands the importance of research and community outreach. We offer two majors (Geography; Cartography & GIS) and (new in 2025!) a certificate in Geospatial Data Science.
Interested? Schedule an appointment with our undergraduate advisor >>

Graduate Studies
As a leader in the field, we create exceptional opportunities for graduate education in all sub-areas of geography. We offer three research-based degrees (MS and PhD in Geography; MS in Cartography & GIS), as well as an accelerated / non-thesis MS in Cartography & GIS.

Scholarship & Outreach
Research in our department seeks to answer questions posed in physical, human, people-environment geographies, and cartography/GIS. Unique units devoted to collaboration create spaces of mutual learning and training for faculty, staff, and students.
See how we investigate the important social and environmental issues of the day >>