• We have a strong geology program with unique supporting areas of hydrology, soils and environmental science as well as the more traditional physics, chemistry and biology.
• Class sizes are small and you get lots of individual attention.
• Faculty are enthusiastic and have a diverse range of expertise.
• We want our students to as good as they can be.
• Excellent physical facilities for both lectures and laboratories.
• Field trips in nearly all courses.
• A yearly field trip to destinations such as Texas, Florida, Wyoming, Colorado, Canada and even Hawaii.
• Undergraduate research opportunities.
• An active student organization which brings in speakers and hosts social events.
• A great job outlook after graduation.

The University of Wisconsin - River Falls offers students the opportunity to pursue a career in geology through courses in the Department of Plant and Earth Science - winner of the 1995 U.W. Regents Award as outstanding academic department in the University of Wisconsin system.

Admissions Information

• For admissions information . . . Admission Office home page

• For more information . . . Prospective Student Request for Information form

• For online admission forms. . . Electronic Application for Admission