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  • University Storm Recovery Updates

    UPDATE: Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8:30 a.m.
    We are pleased to announce that Wi-Fi service has been restored to the Asheville Center. Current students, faculty, and staff may now access the building for study, work or other necessary activities. Please note there may be occasional short outages as our service provider continues the recovery process.

    Drinking water is not available in the building. Some bottled water is available on site, but we encourage anyone using the building to bring their own drinking water if possible. The bathrooms on site now have working toilets.

    We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the challenges posed by Hurricane Helene. Please stay tuned for further updates.

    University Storm Recovery Updates

Earth Science Minor


Cultivate your interest in the environment, geology and natural systems with a minor in Earth Science.

Your interest in the environment and natural systems makes a minor in Earth Science a great fit. Our program helps you develop an understanding of minerals and rocks, historical geology, landforms and maps. Additionally, you will learn about the earth’s atmosphere, including weather and climate.

Our minor in Earth Science, combined with a major such as history, biology, mathematics or engineering physics can help prepare you for graduate study. It is also particularly helpful for those students interested in education, as it serves as preparation for a teaching career.