Student Resources

Explore the resources and tools available to you as a student in the Department of Natural Sciences

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Find a research opportunity

Make Your Mark

You have ample opportunities to get involved in research while an undergraduate:

  • For-credit academic-year research
  • Independent study
  • Summer research
  • Internships

Student Resources

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As a student in the Department of Natural Sciences, you have a host of resources to support you throughout your educational journey. From career advising and thesis help, to access to on-campus field research environments, our department’s resources will help you reach your academic goals.

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Thesis Information

Our supportive faculty and staff are here to help you plan and organize your senior thesis.

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Graduate School Advising

Get advice on selecting and applying to graduate school to continue your studies.

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Pre-Health Advising

Interested in going to medical school after graduation? Learn more about our pre-health advising program.

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The Claremont Colleges Library

The Claremont Colleges Library is the central academic library serving the Claremont Colleges consortium.

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Bernard Biological Field Station

The Bernard Biological Field Station is an 86-acre nature reserve used for student and faculty field research.

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Robert Redford Conservancy for Southern California Sustainability (RRC)

The RRC at Pitzer College aims to increase socio-ecological justice and sustainability through climate research.

Seminars & Lectures

Dive Deep

The Department of Natural Sciences hosts a lecture series each academic semester. Learn from renowned scholars on topics including using AI in the search to cure cancer and the connection between evolution and protein function.

Spring 2025 Lectures & Seminars

Department of Natural Sciences Lectures & Seminars take place in Burns Auditorium on Fridays, 12:15-1:15 p.m. PST.

Course Catalogs and More Information

Choose Your Courses

The Department of Natural Sciences is a Pitzer and Scripps College joint program. Explore each College’s academic catalog for current course offerings.

Pitzer College Course Catalog

Scripps College Course Catalog

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