ESS Advising and Student Resources

Colorado State University professor and advisee discuss science in the field

Welcome!

You’ve found the hub for all things ESS Advising and Student Resources related. 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 you’ll find:

    • Your specific advisor’s contact information
    • Peer Mentor contact information
    • Meeting scheduling 
    • A Four-Year Graduation Planning Worksheet
    • Links to resources like financial aid, career services, health insurance and more

Advising FAQs

Quick answers to your questions!

Transferring to an ESS major?

Check out the WCNR Transfer Information!

Peer Advising &
Change of Major

Are you a prospective student thinking of changing majors to ESS?

A current student who wants to explore minors? Or just need a quick referral? You have a Peer Mentor you can reach out to!

Schedule with a peer mentor below.

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Amelia Anderson

(she/her)

CHANGE OF MAJORS, MINORS & QUICK REFERRALS

Sophomore:
Ecosystem Science & Sustainability

a.anderson@colostate.edu

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Mikaela Matier

(she/her)

CHANGE OF MAJORS, MINORS & QUICK REFERRALS

Senior: Ecosystem Science & Sustainability and
Environmental/Natural Resource Economics

mwmatier@colostate.edu

Academic Advising

Are you a current student in ESS with a declared major?

You have an assigned Academic Success Coordinator who can advise you on class registration, the professional development requirement, and more.

Schedule with your advisor below.

Kaye Holman

Dr. Kaye Holman

(she/her)

ESS STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES
A – K and ESS/PSM INTERNSHIPS

NESB A114 – 1231 Libby Coy Way

(970) 491-2139

Kaye.Holman@colostate.edu

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Nikki Foxley

(she/her)

ESS STUDENTS WITH LAST NAMES
L – Z and ALL WSS STUDENTS

NESB A126A – 1231 Libby Coy Way

(970) 491-4331

Nikki.Foxley@colostate.edu

Useful Tip #1 – 4-year Plan

A planning worksheet to develop a semester-by-semester course plan for your proposed graduation date can help you stay on track.

Four-Year Graduation Planning Worksheet

Useful Tip #2 – Printer Quotas

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, & PC lab hours

Useful Tip #3 – Transferring to CSU in one of our majors?

Check out our WCNR Transfer Information and begin the application process with CSU Admissions.