Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program Information Packet - Advising

Sep 26, 2026

Natural Resources and Environmental Science (NRES) program introduction packet for Purdue University students, outlining the major’s purpose, study approach, and opportunities for hands-on learning and campus involvement. It encourages students to prepare for academic advising by sending prior college credits to Purdue, completing ALEKS placement for math course selection, confirming the major via email, and sharing relevant programs, disabilities, or learning community participation. Contact information for NRES advising and staff support is included.

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CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages10

Reading Time25 min

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NRES Program Overview

Purpose and study approach

Advising Preparation Checklist

Submit prior credits

Math placement via SAT/ACT or ALEKS

Confirm major status and special programs

Disability resource support

Contact and Campus Information

Are you ready to make the earth a better place? Our tag line captures the essence of the Natural Resources and Environmental Science Program. This is the place for students who want to make a difference, and we are excited to provide you with the skills to do that! We do this with a flexible – but rigorous-plan of study that blends the chemical, biological, and physical knowledge of our Earth’s system, with social science and policy, coupled with many opportunities for hands-on learning and service. This information packet gives you a brief introduction to your major and environmentally-related clubs and programs on campus. Getting involved is a great way to meet people with the same interests as you, develop life-long friendships, and start building your resume. We are glad you chose Purdue University and NRES! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our NRES Academic Advisor, Mandy Chalk Marquardt, or myself. We look forward to meeting you and helping you learn about the great opportunities in NRES and at Purdue. Choosing a college and major is often a challenge, but we are glad that your college search has led you to us. We are here to support you as you make this transition away from home. Enjoy your summer! Dr. Keith Cherkauer, [NRES Interim Director](NRES Interim Director cherkaue@purdue.edu)[ ](NRES Interim Director cherkaue@purdue.edu)[cherkaue@purdue.edu](NRES Interim Director cherkaue@purdue.edu) Forest Products Building FPRD 101 175 Marsteller St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. The NRES Office NRES Faculty and Staff are here to support you. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email, phone, or drop by the office located in the Forest Products Building (FPRD Room 101) . Dr. Keith Cherkauer, NRES Interim Director [cherkaue@purdue.edu](cherkaue@purdue.edu) [Dr](Dr). Christie Shee, NRES Clinical Assistant Professor [cshee@purdue.edu](cshee@purdue.edu) Dr. Bijoychandra S. Takhellambam, NRES Post-Doctoral Research Assistant [tbijoych@purdue.edu](tbijoych@purdue.edu) Mandy Chalk Marquardt, Academic Advisor [chalkm@purdue.edu](chalkm@purdue.edu) Cora Chavez, Administrative Assistant [chavez50@purdue.edu](chavez50@purdue.edu) NRES located in the Forest Products Building (FPRD) NRES Student Space Advising Office, Mandy Chalk Marquardt Welcome! I am delighted that you are joining the Natural Resources & Environmental Science major! I look forward to meeting you and discussing your fall classes during our advising appointment. The following information should be helpful for you as you plan and prepare for our advising appointment. 1. I need to know about any college credits earned before your first semester at Purdue. Think about AP courses, dual credit courses, or any other college courses you have taken. If you have not had the credits sent to Purdue yet, [please send them to](please send them to admissions@purdue.edu)[ admissions@purdue.edu](please send them to admissions@purdue.edu) as soon as possible. Some of these courses may exempt you from needing to take a required course at Purdue. I cannot just go by your word; Purdue must have the official grade/transcript on record, and it takes a few weeks for them to be processed, so please send them as soon as possible. You can find instructions on how to submit transcripts to Purdue here. 2. In order to register for a Math course, you will need to either have a high enough SAT or ACT Math score for your required course (Applied Calculus 1: MA 16010) or you must complete the ALEKS test prior to your advising appointment so we can place you in the correct Math course. Please see the following link with the guidelines and, if needed, take the ALEKS placement exam before your advising appointment: [http://www.math.purdue.edu/academic/undergrad/placement](http://www.math.purdue.edu/academic/undergrad/placement) 3. You are currently e

FAQs

What should students do before their first semester advising appointment regarding prior college credits?

Send official transcripts/grade records of any AP, dual credit, or other prior college courses to Purdue as soon as possible so credits can be processed and may exempt required Purdue courses.

How can a student register for the required math course in this NRES advising process?

Use a sufficiently high SAT/ACT Math score for the required course, or complete the ALEKS placement test before the advising appointment to be placed in the correct math course.

What information should students share during the advising meeting about their programs or support needs?

Let the advisor know if you are in learning communities/honors/dean’s scholars/Purdue Promise/other listed programs or if you have a disability and would like to meet someone from the Disability Resource Center.

Sep 26, 2026

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