How do I find out who my advisor is and what should I ask him/her?

To find out who your advisor is, contact your department.  Meeting with your advisor regularly is very important to ensure that you graduate on time and meet your academic goals.  In addition to getting advice about what classes to take, you can talk to your advisor about opportunities for undergraduate research, summer jobs and internships, and other activities that will help you get more out of your college experience.

How do I register for courses?

For more information about registration, visit the USU Registrar’s Site.

How can I get into a class when the computer won’t let me register for it?

The computer won’t let you register for one of two reasons:
1) Prerequisites: You haven’t completed a class that is needed prior to registering for this class or the computer doesn’t recognize a transfer course. Contact the department that the class is offered through or the Academic Service Center (link to ASC new page) to find out if you will be able to register.
2) The class is full: There is a cap on how many students are allowed into a class, however, some instructors allow additional students to register for the class. Contact the department that the class is offered through to see if they are allowing additional students to register.

How can I change my major?

Come into the CNR Academic Service Center (NR 120).  The form requires signatures for the major you are leaving and the major you hope to be accepted into.

What if the semester has already started and I want to change my classes?

It is difficult to completely change your class schedule after the first week of the semester.  Talk to your advisor to discuss possibilities.

How do I know when I am finished with my generals?

Visit your Peer Advisors in NR 120.  They can look at your transcript and fill out a form that will help you understand what general education requirements you have met, which requirements you need to fill, and what classes will fulfill those requirements.

I want to get some experience in my field before I graduate.  How do I find a good summer job?

There are NUMEROUS summer jobs and internships available for natural resources students.  Working as a summer employee is the best way to network and get experience that will help you enter the workforce.  Click here (link to jobs page) for more information about summer opportunities.

What types of scholarships and financial aid are available?

The College of Natural Resources offers over 65 scholarships each year, more than most other colleges at Utah State.  Information about these scholarships is generally available in the Academic Service Center and online by December each year.  Applications are due at the beginning of February.  For more information about CNR scholarships, click here

I want to do more than just go to class and study.  How can I get involved in student clubs/organizations?

Student organizations are a great way to meet people with similar interests, keep up with the latest in your field, and HAVE FUN!  The CNR has a variety of student organizations including student chapters of The Wildlife Society, Society for Range Management, Society of American Foresters and the Student Organization for Society and Natural Resources.  Or you might want to join the CNR Student Council.  For more information e-mail nradvise@usu.edu or click here.

How far in advance should I apply for graduation?  How do I apply?

If you apply for graduation a semester in advance (for example, apply in October if you plan to graduate in May of the next year) you will pay only $10.  If you wait and apply in the same semester you plan to graduate, you will pay $50.  To apply, click here.  If you still have questions, contact the CNR Academic Service Center, 797-2448 or nradvise@cc.usu.edu.

I’m getting close to graduating and I’m wondering where to start my job search.  What should I do?

Remember that the majority of people get jobs through networking rather than formal job announcements.  Contact former employers from your summer internships and let them know you are graduating; ask you faculty advisor for leads; be flexible and mobile—willing to go where the jobs are and do something related to your career goal even if it isn’t an exact match in the beginning.  Register with USU’s Career Services and talk to the peer advisors in the Academic Service Center about good websites for natural resources jobs.  Keep an updated copy of your resume ready to send out and keep a positive attitude. Congratulations on making it this far!