Important Program Update
The Environmental Science major is transitioning to a Environmental Science concentration within the Earth and Environmental Science major. Current students declared in the Environmental Science major may complete their degree as planned. Students wishing to enter the standalone Environmental Science major must start the program by January 11, 2027. After that date, all new students will be admitted to the Environmental Science concentration within the Earth and Environmental Science major.
If you're passionate about the natural world, solving critical societal problems, and ensuring sustainability for future generations, environmental science is the field for you. It offers a comprehensive understanding of how humans impact our rapidly changing planet.
At USI, environmental science students gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art tools from biology, chemistry, geology, and social sciences. You'll be mentored by faculty, conduct field research, and develop skills needed for environmental science careers. Opportunities to publish and present research at national scientific venues further enhance your education and career prospects.
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
Earth’s increasing human population generates stress for natural systems. Environmental scientists work in all the spheres of the planet, including the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the biosphere, and the lithosphere, to relieve that stress. Earning a degree in environmental science will prepare you for analyzing environmental problems, developing solutions, working to protect Earth’s natural systems, reclaiming systems that have been harmed by humans, and protecting human health.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
