Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources

Student experience

The Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources offers many ways for students to get involved outside the classroom. Our faculty offers co-op option and experiential learning and encourages extracurricular experiences like participating in one of our student groups as an integral part of career and academic development.

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Support for students

Academic advisors

Academic advisors are committed to engaging, encouraging, equipping, and empowering students to explore and excel in the university environment and beyond. Your academic advisor will encourage you to find academic areas and courses that are the best fit for you. We believe advising is a collaborative process because in the end, you are responsible for your educational experience.

Advisors in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources are available on a year-round basis to answer any questions you may have regarding your academic program in the Riddell faculty. They will refer you to other sources on campus as required.

What we can help with

  • Program planning
  • Course selection
  • Registration assistance
  • Explaining university policies and procedures
  • Support and success strategies
  • Supporting you if you experience difficulties that affect your studies
  • Referrals to helpful campus resources
  • Understanding academic assessment regulations

The faculty office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

New Riddell students

Welcome to Riddell!

Whether you are direct entry, advanced entry or a transfer student, you are now part of an engaged academic community of learners and professionals who are here to help you excel both academically and professionally. We are excited to provide you with challenging and practical learning opportunities that prepare you to understand our planet and the environment, manage resources, and find solutions to the problems facing humanity in the 21st century.

First-year students (direct entry from high school)

 

  • The First Year Centre has all of the best information for all first-year students.
  • The First Year Planning Guide is your number-one resource for all program planning and course selection.
  • The registration and program planning tutorials will get you acquainted with the university systems and guide you on how to take the steps toward registration.
  • The Academic Calendar includes details on each program at the university, all of the degree requirements and regulations.
  • Attend New Student Orientation for your official welcome to the University of Manitoba and important information to get you started.

Advanced-entry students (transit from U1, transfer from another faculty or institution)

 

  • The Academic Calendar includes details on each program at the University of Manitoba, all of the degree requirements and regulations.
  • UM Achieve is the degree audit system used for all degree planning at the University. Run your declared program audit or run a "What If" audit for a program you are working towards. UM Achieve cannot currently be used to track degrees in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Physical Geography or second degrees.

Program planning

There are many tools at your disposal to help you plan your degree.

Student Forms

 

 

Program Summary Sheets

Program summary sheets can help you navigate your program requirement progression with your academic advisor.

Earth Sciences honours programs

The Earth Sciences (Geology and Geophysics) Honours Programs are balanced four-year undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Geological Sciences. These programs are structured to allow students to obtain professional registration (EGM) and move into the minerals, energy or environmental industries (careers).

Students should contact a Riddell Faculty Academic Advisor for help in designing a program to fit their needs.

Environment and Geography honours programs

Undertaking an Honours degree will allow you to get the most out of your Environment and Geography (Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography and Physical Geography) degree. An Honours degree will provide you with an opportunity to focus your degree though planning and conducting an Honours thesis project on a topic of your interest.

More information can be found here.

Focus areas

You should begin thinking about your focus area during your second year.

A focus area is an individualized approach to undergraduate education. The student, in collaboration with a student advisor, will organize a body of courses from several subject fields around a central theme, topic, or set of related issues.

Through student driven research and by identifying areas and careers that you are interested in, you will be able to develop a focus area to acquire the knowledge and skills required to enter further research programs and the workforce.

Learn more about focus areas:

Career and Program Exploration Brochures

The Career and Exploration Brochures offer facts about the individual degree programs, areas of employment, sample job titles as well as further resources for career exploration.

Student groups

Student group are a great way to make friends, create a study community and a support group. Joining a student group also keeps you involved in the wider UM community and ensures that your voice is heard during university-wide decision-making.

Student groups related to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources include:

Society of Earth Science and Environmental Students (SESES)

The Society of Earth Science and Environmental Students is a council of undergraduate students that represents students in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources. Our goal is to help enhance Riddell students’ undergraduate experiences by providing educational opportunities and planning social events. We are your connection to UMSU and strive to make the concerns of students in the faculty heard.

2025-2026 SESES Council:

President: Owen McDonald
Vice President: Madison Charest
Treasurer: Alexa Kaus
Secretary: Sope Akin-Akinbulumo
UMSU Representative: Tioluwani Lowo
Social Chair: Kyara To
Communications Director: Jessica Hall
Sports Chair: Rylie Buchalter
Events Coordinator: Rebecca Watts
Events Coordinator: Kiara Bocangel
Sustainability Ambassador: Annika Moore
Women's Student Representative: Abby Flather
Racialized Student Representative: Almendra Chirinos Ayala
International Students Representative: Dev Dave
2SLGBTQIA+ Student Representative: Brittany Duthie
Senate Representative: Joyce Ji

We love to hear from you! Contact us at: 
Email: SocietyofEarthScienceand.EnvironmentalStudents@umanitoba.ca
Instagram: @um.seses 
Facebook: Society of Earth Science and Environmental Students – SESES

Earth Sciences Graduate Students Association (ESGSA)

President: Jack Mulcahy 
Vice President: Sina Sabermahani
Treasurer: Ian Burron  
Dept. Council Rep: Jack Mulcahy and Sina Sabermahani
Faculty Council Rep: Sisara Samaradiwakara
UM GSA Council Rep: Jack Mulcahy

Environment and Geography Graduate Student Association (EGGSA)

Co-Presidents: Nick Decker and Mathilde Guillaume
Vice President: Paulo Victor Marchetto Silva
Secretary: Clinton Macadam
Treasurer: Minket Lepcha
Faculty/Dept Rep: Oyster Tognotti
Social Coordinator: Gabriela Wasielesky, Alejandra Pascagasa, Eric Dorkutso Ayitah, and Rei Shibue

More information can be found at the following URL: https://umanitoba.ca/environment-earth-resources/environment-and-geography/graduate-programs-environment-geography/environment-and-geography

Environment and Geography Students Association (EGSA)

The Environment and Geography Students Association is a student run council in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth and Resources. We represent the Environment and Geography students within the faculty. We aim to engage students of the faculty through various social and educational events run throughout the year. These events are created to build a sense of community within the faculty, while connecting students and professors in meaningful ways.

2025-2026 Council

President: Klara Gagnon
Vice-Presidents: Emily Carrière, Truston Trojillo
Treasurer: Arden Winstone
Social Media Manager: Sophie Frankenhauser
Communications Rep: Akhildas Damodharan
Geography Rep: Kat Wai
First and Second Year Rep: Sakshi Chavda
 

We can be contacted at:
Email: umegsa@gmail.com
Instagram: @umegsa
Facebook: U of M Environment and Geography Student's Association

Geo Club

2025-2026 GEOCLUB council:  

President: Jessica Kristof
Vice-President: Westley Sharpe
Treasurer: Matthew Friesen
Social Chair: Abigayle Wawrykow 
3rd Year Representative: Kendal Courchaine
International Student Representative: Hubert Gamarra

We can be contacted at:
Email: geoclub.um@gmail.com
Instagram: @um.geoclub

Geophysics Student Society (GSS)

President: Gina Bilic - bilicg@myumanitoba.ca 
Vice President: Theeven Yeten
Treasurer: Brenna Findlay
Secretary: Émelie Tougas
Social Chair: Sara Bergen
Geoclub Representative: Caitlyn Roy
Graduate Representative: Sina Sabermahani

Natural Resources Institute Graduate Student Association (NRIGSA)

Robin Blott (MNRM first year rep)
Kaitlyn Plastino (MNRM second year rep)
Carlie O’Brien (PhD first year rep)
Andres Amaris (PhD second year rep)
 

University of Manitoba SEG student chapter (UMSEG)

UM Society of Economic Geologists (UMSEG)

2025-2026 Council

President: Hubert Gamarra
Vice-president: Josue Zarate
Secretary: Westley Sharpe
Treasurer: Mitchell Baker
Social media chair: Abby Wawrykow

We can be contacted at:
Email: uofmseg@gmail.com

University of Manitoba Executive Committee and Advisor Roster (PDF)

University of Manitoba Wetlanders (UMW)

The UMWetlanders is a Ducks Unlimited Canada Campus Club with the goal of engaging and empowering students to create positive change for wetlands, biodiversity and nature. We host outreach events, fundraising events, social events, contribute to new and existing conservation projects, and create opportunities for career development and hands-on learning. The Wetlanders are always looking for conservation-minded students to help us achieve our goal!    

2026-2026 council:


Co-Chair: Abby Flather
Co-Chair: Wakinya Pratt
Social Media Chair: Joyce Ji
Volunteer Recruitment Chair: Cooper Polet
Volunteer Recruitment Chair: Liubava Hlavati
Secretary Chair: Almendra Chirinos
Treasurer: Mason Penner
Junior Treasurer: Akshat Shah
Donation Chair Co-Chair: Devon Vachon
Donation Chair Co-Chair: Tyler Sweet

We can be contacted at:
Email: umwetlanders@gmail.com
Instagram: @umwetlanders

Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) Student Chapter

The MEIA Student Chapter is a student branch of MEIA designed for university and college students who wish to enhance their knowledge of the environmental industry and to network with potential future employers. We hold networking events, create opportunities for volunteering, host training and professional development sessions, and provide scholarship opportunities. We welcome anyone interested to join the Student Chapter and become a student member!

2025-2026 Council

Chair: Klara Gagnon
Vice-Chair: Arden Winstone
Event Co-Coordinators: Sophie Frankenhauser, Sakshi Chavda, Amelia Kacperkiewicz
Student Engagement Director: Kat Wai
Creative Marketing Coordinator: Cassidy McGarry
Social Media Manager: Kyara To
RRC Rep: Kelson Nachbaur
Riddell Faculty Rep: Joyce Ji

We can be contacted at:
Email: meiastudentchapter@gmail.com

University of Manitoba Weather Club

The University of Manitoba Weather Club is a community of students who share an interest in atmospheric science, storm chasing, severe weather, or even just a love for the Twister movies! The club is open to all students with no requirement to be pursuing a degree in atmospheric science. Throughout the year, the club will host meetings to discuss upcoming events, as well as presentations from professionals in the atmospheric science and climatology fields

2025-2026 Council Officers

 Co-President: Maya Desrochers
 Co-President: Jaydon Svensson
 Sales and Marketing Representative: Henry Anningson
 Treasurer: Mya Stam
 Communications Director: Marta Zalud
 Social Chair: Linnea McNichol

Contact us at umweatherclub@gmail.com

Learning outside the classroom

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Articulation agreements

Articulation agreements are formal signed bilateral agreements between two institutions that spell out the terms and conditions for recognizing the prior learning of a student at one of the institutions within the context of a specific program and credential offered by the second institution.

University College of the North and the University of Manitoba Articulation Agreement NRM Technology Diploma (UCN)/ Bachelor of Environmental Science (U of M)

Graduates of the 2 Year Natural Resource Management Technology Diploma from University College of the North may apply for admission into the Bachelor of Environmental Science program in the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources at the University of Manitoba. Successful applicants will be granted 60 credit hours on admission towards the completion of the 120 credit hour Bachelor of Environmental Science degree.

Please contact a student advisor in the Riddell Faculty Dean's Office for more information.

Contact us

Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources
Room 440 Wallace Building
125 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2

Riddell.Faculty@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7252
204-275-3147