Ecosystem Management and Forestry

The Ecosystem Management and Forestry program has provided information for students who plan to study abroad. Review your department’s responses to the Major Advising Questionnaires below, then contact the department directly with any additional questions.

Advising Resources

Study Abroad for Rausser College Majors (PDF)

Study Abroad Information on the Rausser College Website

Ecosystem Management and Forestry Advising Contact Information

Berkeley Programs Questionnaire

Does your department currently sponsor a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program?

No.

Do any courses offered on a Berkeley Summer Abroad or Berkeley Global Internships program currently satisfy requirements within your major?

No. Courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

UCEAP Programs Questionnaire

What is the maximum amount of major credit given for courses taken during UCEAP? Is this maximum calculated by number of courses or by units of credit?

Students may petition to have up to 2 relevant courses from abroad count towards their major requirements. Courses must be at least 3 semester units, must be taken for a letter grade, and must be approved by the faculty. Consult with your major advisor for more information.

Does your department maintain a list of courses previously awarded credit on UCEAP and/or a list of pre-approved courses for UCEAP programs? How do students access this information?

Yes. All pre-approved coursework is listed on the RCNR Study Abroad website via our database.

Does your department have a 4-year or 2-year plan available to students that incorporates semester or year-length study abroad? How do students access this information?

Yes. Access it here.

What is the process in your department to have courses evaluated? What materials must be submitted? What is the timeframe for response?

All courses are reviewed on a case by case basis. Students should meet with the major advisor to discuss the course they would like to have evaluated. Ideally, this should be done prior to having left for a study abroad program so students know whether the course will count towards completing a major requirement.  The student submits an online petition to apply study abroad coursework towards the major. The petition is reviewed by the Faculty Advisor for approval/denial. The time frame can take 2-3 weeks once submitted.

Are students in your department able to undertake a senior honors thesis the semester following UCEAP participation?

If students qualify for the Rausser College Honors Research Program, they may participate in that as long as they have at least two semesters to complete that program.

Does your department calculate UCEAP grades into departmental GPA?

Yes.

Are UCEAP grades counted towards departmental honors?

Yes.

If you represent a department which teaches foreign language, does your department award major credit for the courses taken during the Intensive Language Program (ILP) portion of the UCEAP program?

N/A.

Does the undergraduate adviser sign the UCEAP academic planning form, or must a faculty adviser sign?

The undergraduate adviser.

Does your department place Academic holds on declared majors prior to each registration period? If yes, what is your departmental policy on releasing advising holds for students currently abroad on UCEAP (e.g. is advising possible via email, skype, etc.)?

Yes. Only certain populations of students receive academic holds: 

  • Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or lower 
  • Students on Academic Probation
  • Students graduating in the next semester
  • Undeclared Students - In 5th semester or more 

Some Rausser College students, including those studying abroad, may receive an Academic hold which prevents them from registering for the following term. The undergraduate advisor will email students in advance of their Phase I appointments requesting a proposed schedule for the following term. Once the student and advisor come to an agreement about the proposed schedule, the hold will be released so the student can enroll into their courses. For students abroad during their Phase 1, this can be done via email/ Zoom.

Do you have any department specific advice for students participating on a UCEAP program in their last term at Berkeley?

Contact your major advisor to review your graduation requirements and to ensure you meet senior residency.

Independent Programs Questionnaire

Have any Independent programs been approved by your department and the Study Abroad Advisory board for credit in the major?

No.

Are there any pre-approved courses for your major from other UC summer abroad programs (UCLA, UCD, etc.)?

No. Courses are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

What is the process to have a course from an Independent study abroad program evaluated for your major?

All courses are reviewed on a case by case basis. Students should meet with the major advisor to discuss the course they would like to have evaluated. Ideally, this should be done prior to having left for a study abroad program so students know whether the course will count towards completing a major requirement.  The student submits an online petition to apply study abroad coursework towards the major. The petition is reviewed by the Faculty Advisor for approval/denial. The time frame can take 2-3 weeks once submitted.