Undergraduate programs
Join us to learn about environmental justice, the energy transition, and how to make a positive impact on the future.
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability draws on a deep understanding of Earth, climate, and society to create knowledge and scalable solutions, in collaboration with partners worldwide. Together, we strive to create a future where humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity.
Sustainability is the future.
Explore undergraduate opportunities that support your personal and professional life.
Mentored research
Our summer sustainability scholars engage in real-world research with guided mentorship from Stanford faculty.
Internships
Internships in sustainability-focused organizations around the globe provide the chance to work on solutions to pressing planetary challenges.
Our community
Our school brings together scholars from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to study Earth, climate, and society.
Learn about all departments and programs and explore offerings for undergraduates.
| Major | Minor | Coterm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | |||
| Earth and Planetary Sciences | |||
| Energy Science and Engineering | |||
| Geophysics | |||
| Earth Systems Program | |||
| Change Leadership for Sustainability Program |
Courses, collaboration, and field learning
Local collaboration
Through courses, programs, and other campus collaborations, students have the opportunity to learn about and work on issues with local communities.
Cutting-edge tools
Assessment and measurement resources to understand our ecosystems, societies, and planet are available in the school's collection of shared labs.
Introductory courses
Students can get started in sustainability with a variety of undergraduate courses covering topics in energy, oceans, geoscience, and more.
Hopkins Marine Station
At the oldest marine laboratory on the West Coast, undergraduates can participate in world-class research while collaborating with grad students, postdocs, and faculty.
Educational Farm
The O'Donohue Family Stanford Educational Farm is Stanford's living laboratory for sustainable agriculture, providing learning opportunities about agroecology, engineering, and more.
Field learning
Through a variety of courses and seminars, students can conduct research and engage in field learning across the globe.
Interested in learning about undergraduate opportunities at the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability?