Courses and laboratories are all taught by professors who are specialists in those fields. A friendly environment . Majors are on a first-name basis with professors. The student-run Geo Society organizes parties and other extracurricular activities.
Majors have individual study carrels, a lounge, and keys to the building and laboratories.
An educational philosophy deeply rooted in close collaboration among students and faculty . A field-oriented program, with regular field trips to geologic and environmental sites in the Piedmont, the Triassic Lowlands, and the Ridge and Valley provinces. Recently renovated classroom and laboratory facilities , adjacent to the Martin Library of Sciences. Summer field and research opportunities . Extended extracurricular trips during breaks, at nominal cost to students .