Marine Sciences Major

This page contains information specific to Marine Sciences (MAS) students.  Also use the How to Guides & Registration Resources for SFFGS's information about registration, Schedule of Courses, How-To Guides, forms, and information. 

Check Announcements for current information and reminders from Advising!

 

Freshmen (0 - ~30 credits/1st year students) - Plan & Complete your Gen Ed + Critical Tracking courses

• Critical Tracking and General Education Advising Tips: Years 1 and 2 Planning Worksheet Download Years 1 and 2 Planning Worksheet
• READ THIS: Advice from upperclassmen! Download Advice from upperclassmen!

 

Sophomores (45+ credits) - Identify your Faculty Mentor

• Identify a Faculty Mentor and start planning ahead for your major courses.  Even if you don't make an official Curriculum Plan this year, finding a Faculty Mentor Download finding a Faculty Mentor is a useful exercise to help you focus your interests and goals in this field.  Many 2nd year students are Juniors by credit (earned/are earning 60+ credits) and will need a formal Curriculum Plan.  
• If you're ready to take Junior-level courses (3000 or above), please meet with your Academic Advisor to discuss where best to start in the sequence. 

 

Juniors (60+ credits) - Planning your Curriculum Plan  Download Curriculum Plan 

• Step 1: Resources for Planning
  • Approved Electives Course List
  • Finding a Faculty Mentor: How-To Guide 
  • Review Planning tips and finding courses in How-To Guides & Registration Resources
  • Pre-Vet Guide Download Pre-Vet Guide for MAS Planning
• Step 2: Complete & Submit: MAS Juniors - Curriculum Plan on the Academic Hub

Use Adobe Acrobat Reader (not your web browser) to complete the fillable file and signature (Download first option, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from the following link: Free download) Links to an external site.

If needed: Additional Semesters Schedule Download Additional Semesters Schedule

(page 2.5), to be added on to your PLAN 

 

Seniors (90+ credits) - Completing your Degree Requirements

 

 

PEOPLE

Academic Advisor: Sylvia Van Boskirk

• Schedule an appointment

Faculty Mentor:  Differs by student, students will find a Faculty Mentor in SFFGS in preparation for Junior-level coursework. 

Marine Sciences Undergraduate Coordinator: Dr. Will Patterson

RESOURCES

• Where to go for help! (including Advising Appointments)
• How to Guides & Registration Resources
  • Registration & Schedule of Courses
  • How-to-guides & Forms: Minors, Double Majors, Internships, etc.
• Research, Volunteer, and Job Preparation
• See other Modules: Learning with Technology, Connecting with the SFFGS, and University of Florida Resources.
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Ask here!