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

The Department of Environment and Geography offers four undergraduate programs that prepare students to understand and work in a continually changing environment.  Students will have the opportunity to learn from award winning instructors and internationally recognized researchers about how to address some of the most pressing issues we are facing. The flexibility of these programs ensures students can find the expertise they are looking for.

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Undergraduate Programs in Environment and Geography

Degree Opportunities

Coop Programs

Coop programs allow students to gain job-ready skills while completing their degree. Through the coop program, students participate in 3 placements in related fields, allowing them to gain technical knowledge, professional development and a network of connections to allow them to move seamlessly into a career at the end of their degree.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Students in the Department of Environment and Geography have a number of different opportunities to take part in academic research. These opportunities increase your depth of knowledge, provide valuable professional training and set students up for future academic work. The primary opportunities are the Honours Thesis, The undergraduate research awards and departmental field courses. Students also have the opportunities for independent research projects and summer employment based on faculty research.

Student Resources

Current Timetable

Course Outlines

Course Calendar Listings

Potential Advisors for URA Students

Student Forms

Advanced/Major/Honours Program Approval (PDF)
Application to Exceed Credit Hours (PDF)
Consent for Release of Information (PDF)
Department Permission (PDF)
Exam Deferral Application (PDF)
Request for Student Reactivation (PDF)
Time Conflict Permission (PDF)

Program planning

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

First-Year Planning Guide
Aurora How-to
UM Achieve video tutorials
Academic Calendar virtual tour video
Career Services

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

Career Opportunities

Alumni Profiles Page

Career Services Contacts

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.

Career and Program Info Environmental Science
Career and Program Info Environmental Studies
Career and Program Info Geography
Career and Program Info Physical Geography

Student Groups

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

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

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

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

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