Frequently Asked Questions

Curriculum

The ENVS curriculum was designed to provide a well-rounded, broad education in environmental issues in order to prepare students for the complex world. It is an interdisciplinary major, which means that students take courses from about twelve different majors at CU.

Yes! The ENVS Minor was launched in Fall 2025. The Minor consists of 20 credits of classes in ENVS, including a range of introductory and specialist courses.

Directions for finding classes is available on theÌý

Explore suggested focus areas and learn how to select courses that align with your interests with our guidance documents.

Refer to theÌýDegree RequirementsÌýpage on the College of Arts & Sciences website.

Internships

Academic internships are for credit and may be paid or unpaid, depending on the host organization; some pay hourly or offer stipends, or pay for expenses.ÌýThese are arrangements made between you and your internship organization, independent of ENVS and the University of Colorado.

Choose an internship that best suits your career path. For example, if you are interested in sustainable food development, seek an internship on a farm.Ìý

See the Ìýfor internship positions that have been submitted to the Environmental Studies department by potential host organizations as well as additional internship and job search resources.

Commencement

Consult theÌýÌýon the Registrar's website and then apply online using myCUinfo.

The general Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØCommencement is where all undergraduate and graduate students officially receive their degrees. Students stand as their programs of study are called but are not recognized as individuals. Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØmaintains a website with specific information about the event for students and family members. There is no Commencement ceremony in the summer or fall. Summer and fall graduates may take part in the May ceremonies the year they graduate.

Most departments, including the Environmental Studies department, hold recognition ceremonies where students are called by name. The Environmental Studies event is typically the day beforeÌýthe university commencement ceremony. Information is published to the department Graduation page and emailed to graduating students.

Careers

See the Career Resources pageÌýon our websiteÌýor contact CU'sÌýÌý´Ç´Ú´Ú¾±³¦±ð.

Students that gain experience related to their desired field while in school are more likely to obtain employment related to their major.Ìý The Data Analytics website provides employment statistics of Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder Alumni.