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We are discontinuing our online certificates and degree. We are no longer accepting applications for the online programs, and we do not plan to offer online programs in the future.  

"I found the classes to be a good mix of intense, technical work and hands-off, exploratory projects. Thanks to this variety, I am confident pursuing jobs in multiple sectors. "

Bryce Linden, Accelerated Master’s Graduate

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    Map Chat with Geog 578 & 778 Students

    To wrap up this semester, a special Map Chat treat: get a glimpse at some very current work from GISPP students! Students from Geog 578 – GIS Applications and Geog 778 – Practicum in GIS …

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    Map Chat with Codie See | November 12

    Join us to chat about maps with Codie See, an experienced geospatial software engineer! On Wednesday, November 12 at 2 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in …

  • GISPP Fellowship Applications Open—Apply by August 19

    Attention all students currently enrolled in the in-person accelerated master’s in Cartography & GIS or the online master’s in GIS Development: fellowship applications for the Fall 2025 semester are now OPEN. The GISPP Fellowship Program …

  • Map Chat with Mark Fonstad | July 30

    Grab your frozen treat of choice and join us for a special summer edition of Map Chat! On Wednesday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the …

  • Map Chat with Anne E. Stoner | April 23

    Our last Map Chat of the 2025 spring semester is extra special. On Wednesday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m. Central time, join us via Zoom or meet us in the Cartography Lab in Science Hall …

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