Academic Advising Resources
As an anthropology major you will learn about human prehistory, evolutionary biology, and cultures around the world. The URI anthropology curriculum offers courses in all major subfields including archaeology, cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, and anthropological linguistics. Graduates will leave the program ready to pursue an advanced degree, or take a job in a nonacademic field.
Advisors for Undergraduate Classification (UC) Students
Faculty Advisor - Academic Year Only
Anthropology
Advisors for Advanced-Standing Students
Students who have met the matriculation requirements for the major (see “Major Entry Requirements” below) are assigned to a faculty advisor within the department. Advisor contact information can be found in Starfish; if you have questions regarding your advisor assignment, please contact the administrative aide in the department.
Curriculum Sheets
Major Entry Requirements
- Complete 24 units and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
- Complete URI 101.