Welcome!
The Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability (ESS) provides advising to students in the Ecosystem Science & Sustainability (ESS) major, Watershed Science & Sustainability (WSS) major, and Watershed Science minor. Our Academic Team includes both Academic Success Coordinators and Peer Mentors who work together to assist students in the management of their degree programs. Below are a variety of Student Resources and Advising materials to help you in your progress!
Transferring to CSU in one of our majors?
Check out our WCNR Transfer Information, and when you’re ready to apply, begin the application process with CSU Admissions.
Changing into one of our majors or our minor?
Current CSU students thinking of changing into one of our programs, should contact our ESS Peer Mentors shown below to discuss options. If you do decide to join our department, they’ll help you with next steps.
ESS Academic Advising
Students can schedule advising by appointment through Acuity Scheduling. Find links to schedule an appointment with your Academic Success Coordinator below. Need to schedule an appointment outside of established advising times? Email Kaye or Nikki for assistance.
Dr. Kaye Holman (she/her)
Advising STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES A – L.
Office: A204 Natural and Environmental Science Building
Phone: (970) 491-2139
Email: Kaye.Holman@colostate.edu
Nikki Foxley (she/her)
Advising STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES M – Z.
Office: B205 Natural and Environmental Science Building
Phone: (970) 491-5589
Email: Nikki.Foxley@colostate.edu
ESS Peer Advising
Students needing quick referrals to campus resources, can email the ESS Peer Mentors for information and advice. If you are thinking about changing majors into ESS or WSS or declaring the Watershed Science, email the Peer Mentors to set a time to talk about options for you.
Mikaela Matier (she/her)
Senior, Ecosystem Science & Sustainability and Environmental & Natural Resource Economics
Email: mwmatier@colostate.edu
CSU and ESS Advising Quick Links
- Academic Advancement Center
- Adult Learner and Veteran Services
- Collaborative for Student Achievement
- College-Level Examinations Program and Departmental Challenge Exams
- CSU Health Network
- Office of Financial Aid
- Office of the Registrar
- Ram Orientation Online Orientation Folder for ESS
- Student Disability Center
- Student Employment Services
- SUPER (Skills for Undergraduate Participation in Ecological Research) Program
- The Institute for Learning and Teaching (TILT)
- WCNR Career Services
ESS Student FAQs
Check out our list of ESS Frequently Asked Questions to get quick advising-related answers on on a variety of topics including how to get your advising code, request a course override, or get on a course waitlist.
4-year Plan- Useful Tip #1
A planning worksheet to develop a semester-by-semester course plan for your proposed graduation date can help you stay on track. Check out the worksheet below:
Printer Quotas- Useful Tip #2
All ESS and Watershed Science majors have printing quotas in the Warner College of Natural Resources. Information is available on student print quotas, available software, and PC lab hours online.