Science student success

Opportunities for you to succeed

Approachable faculty, world-class facilities and abundant research opportunities — even at the undergraduate level — are just some of the reasons to study science at University of Idaho.

College of Science faculty believe the best preparation for a scientific career is to be part of a vibrant scientific community and to DO science!

Academic advisors

College of Science Student Services personnel are here to help you with academic concerns, provide academic guidance and connect you with tools and resources that will empower you to achieve your goals.

Our team can help you:

  • Navigate academic concerns like petitions, substitution waivers and graduation applications.
  • Access campus resources such as financial aid, academic support programs, student clubs and undergraduate research funding opportunities.
  • Find a career through internship opportunities, networking events and professional development.

Find the College of Science's academic advisors at the dropdown below. If you're a first- or second-year student, you can use this form to find out who your specific advisor is.

Academic advisors

Rya Sheppard

Academic Advisor for Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Climate Science and Solutions, Earth and Spatial Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Statistics
Mines 310
208-885-0709
rsheppard@uidaho.edu

Schedule with Rya

Gianna Starble

Academic Advisor for Biology and Medical Sciences
Mines 312
208-885-1063
gstarble@uidaho.edu

Schedule with Gianna

College of Natural Resources graduate students, Emily Lowrimore (left) and Alexis Means, are studying bighorn sheep in Oregon’s John Day Canyon under Associate Professor Ryan Long.

Clubs and student organizations

College of science offers a variety of active and engaging clubs and student organizations.

Join one of our clubs
Heather Heward, senior fire ecology and management instructor in the College of Natural Resources, leads a class on the University of Idaho campus in Moscow, ID March 20, 2025.

Student ambassadors

Our undergraduate ambassadors take on leadership roles to represent the College of Science and support recruitment efforts.

Contact our ambassadors

College of Science Emergency Fund

If financial challenges arise during your time at U of I, the College of Science has resources to help. Our emergency fund provides temporary assistance for essential expenses like rent, medical bills and books. If you ever need support, you can apply by completing the application form and submitting it to science@uidaho.edu.