# CEGU
**Source**: https://cegu.uchicago.edu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/petitions-and-forms/
**Parent**: https://cegu.uchicago.edu/undergraduate-studies/
## [MAJOR AND MINOR IN ENVIRONMENT, GEOGRAPHY AND URBANIZATION (CEGU)](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/)
#### **[Overview](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/)**
#### **[Program Requirements](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/program-requirements/)**
#### **[BA Thesis / Community Project](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/thesis-capstone/)**
#### **[CEGU Minor](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/cegu-minor/)**
#### **[Advising & Office Hours](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/advising-and-office-hours/)**
#### **[Petitions & Forms](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/petitions-and-forms/)**
#### **[Grants & Prizes](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/grants/)**
#### **[Frequently Asked Questions](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/faq/)**
#### **[Courses](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/courses/2025-26/)**
#### **[Calumet Quarter](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/calumet-quarter/)**
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#### [Overview](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/), [Program Requirements](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/program-requirements/), [BA Thesis / Community Project](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/thesis-capstone/), [CEGU Minor,](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/cegu-minor/) [Advising & Office Hours](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/advising-and-office-hours/), [Petitions & Forms](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/petitions-and-forms/), [Grants & Prizes](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/grants/), [FAQs](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/faq/), [Courses](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/courses/2025-26/), [Calumet Quarter](https://voices.uchicago.edu/cegu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/calumet-quarter/)
### Petitions & Forms
In order to be considered an Environment, Geography and Urbanization major you must declare with the College, complete one of the following program course of study forms based on your specialization, and [schedule a meeting with the student affairs administrator](https://cegu.uchicago.edu/undergraduate-studies/cegu-major-minor/advising-and-office-hours/).
#### Major Course of Study Forms
- [General Course of Study – No specialization](https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/voices.uchicago.edu/dist/e/3528/files/2025/06/General-Course-of-Study-Form.pdf)↗
- [Urban Environmental Studies specialization](https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/voices.uchicago.edu/dist/e/3528/files/2025/06/Environmental-and-Urban-Studies-COS.pdf)↗
- [Energy Histories and Geographies specialization](https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/voices.uchicago.edu/dist/e/3528/files/2025/06/Energy-Histories-COS.pdf)↗
- [Environmental Humanities specialization](https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/voices.uchicago.edu/dist/e/3528/files/2025/06/Environmental-Humanities-COS-Form.pdf)↗
#### Minor Course of Study Forms
- [Minor Course of Study](https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/voices.uchicago.edu/dist/e/3528/files/2025/06/CEGU-Minor-Course-of-Study-06-2025.pdf)↗
#### General College Forms
- [College tools and forms](https://college.uchicago.edu/advising/tools-forms)↗
#### Process for Petition and Form Submission
Students majoring or minoring in Environment, Geography and Urbanization (CEGU) must complete all program requirements. Exceptions will be made only in extenuating circumstances and must be requested via the general [College petition form](https://humanities-web.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/college-prod/s3fs-public/documents/General%20Petition%20revised%209.28.21.pdf)↗.
All [CEGU program forms and petitions should be submitted here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzrL_HRSIpDlDreY805Yq_brrESZK0FtSV9bYFgH7jPMkG8w/viewform)↗ and will be reviewed during the next scheduled quarterly review. Petitions will be returned within one week of each submission deadline.
**Petition guidelines:**
- Petitions must include a course description, a syllabus, and a statement of purpose that addresses the value of the course for the student’s proposed course of study. These documents can be attached, in addition to the [College petition form](https://humanities-web.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/college-prod/s3fs-public/documents/General%20Petition%20revised%209.28.21.pdf), through the [form portal](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzrL_HRSIpDlDreY805Yq_brrESZK0FtSV9bYFgH7jPMkG8w/viewform).
- Generally, no more than two petitions per student will be approved.
- Students cannot petition courses to fulfill foundations or methods requirements.
- CEGU minors may not petition for outside courses to count toward the CEGU minor.
Questions about petitions can be directed to [tconway@uchicago.edu](mailto:tconway@uchicago.edu). It is recommended that students request information regarding petition eligibility prior to enrolling in a course; this also applies to study abroad courses.
The deadlines for all program petition submissions each quarter are:
- Friday of second week by 11:59 p.m. CT
- Friday of eighth week by 11:59 p.m. CT
**No petitions will be reviewed outside of these windows.**