Advising is a great way for current and prospective students to learn about different majors, navigating through the major, jobs and internships, and grad school opportunities. We have dedicated faculty, staff, and peer advisors available for both current and prospective students in our majors--Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning (EPAP) and Environmental Science & Management (ESM)—and our minors—Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning (EPAP) and Climate Science & Policy (CSAP).
Which advisor should I see?
Staff advisors are your first stop for advising and can help you navigate the major and plan your classes, as well as offer general advice about the major.
Lead faculty advisors are a great resource for help with picking a track if you're not sure, they can help with questions about grad school or careers after graduation, and could even help you find the right alternate major if you're not sure your current major is right for you.
Peer advisors are current juniors or seniors who can provide an inside perspective on the major and the classes that are part of the major.
Environmental Policy Analysis & Planning
Melissa Whaley (she/her) is the staff advisor for the EPAP major. She is your first stop for all major and minor related questions and prefers to be called Melissa. Melissa is located in 2134 Wickson Hall and is doing both in person and remote appointments. You can reach her by email at mmwhaley@ucdavis.edu, by phone at 530-752-7183, or you can book an appointment online using the Advising Appointment System.
Ray Fields is the EPAP peer advisor. She is a senior doing the City & Regional track. She is located in 2136 Wickson Hall and can be contacted at epapadvising@ucdavis.edu.
Fall 24 hours:
- Monday 10-11:30
- Tuesday 12-1:30
- Wednesday 11:30-2
- Friday 9-12 (remote)
Prof. Gwen Arnold is the lead faculty advisor. If you would like to set up an appointment with Prof. Arnold, you can contact her at gbarnold@ucdavis.edu.
Environmental Science & Management
Continue on to the ESM Major Website
Climate Science & Policy
Melissa Whaley is the staff advisor for the CSAP minor and your first stop for related questions. She is located in 2134 Wickson Hall and is doing both in person and remote appointments. She prefers to be called Melissa. You can reach her by email at mmwhaley@ucdavis.edu, by phone at 530-752-7183, or you can book an appointment online using the Advising Appointment System.
Prof. Michael Springborn is the lead faculty advisor. If you would like to set up an appointment with Prof. Springborn please email him directly at mspringborn@ucdavis.edu. Please include "CSAP Appointment Needed" in the subject line of your email.