Why Major in Geography & Environmental Studies?

Learn how to effect change between humans and our environment.

How does the environment affect humans and their quality of life, and how do humans help or hurt the environment? While studying geography and environmental studies, you will learn how to use social science, natural science, and geospatial technologies to help solve real-world problems and understand how humans respond to local and global change.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Geography & Environmental Studies?

Five different tracks help you personalize your degree for careers in city, regional, and urban planning; climate change, conservation, and sustainability; disaster preparedness and relief; environmental policy; environmental science; international development; and natural resource, water resources, or wildlife management.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

UMBC works to provide students with adequate need-based funding.

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You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

Complete Scholars Programs and Visual and Performing Arts Majors Requirements (optional)

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Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

admissions@umbc.edu

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Geography and Environmental Systems Undergraduate Programs