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Do I have an advisor?Ìý

The undergraduate advisor for the Department of Linguistics is Pepper Mueller. SheÌýadvises on core and graduation requirements. SheÌýdoes not advise for course registration as outlined here, and cannot lift advising holds. SheÌýmay be reached at pepper.mueller@colorado.edu.Ìý

Professor Chase Raymond is the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies and Professor Rebecca Scarborough is the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies, both of whom may be consulted with questions about programs.Ìý

Where is my TA’s office?

Your TA’s office location should be indicated on the course syllabus, on the departmental website and posted in the hallway outside of the main office in the first floor of LBB.

I’m supposed to turn a paper into a mailbox in the department.ÌýWhere are they?

We do not currently have departmental mailboxes. Ask your professor/instructor/TA for guidance.

I’ve heard about the major tracks. What are they and how do I add a major track to my degree?Ìý

In addition to the general Linguistics major, the Linguistics Department offers four specialized major tracks for undergraduates.ÌýThe major tracks are: Computational Linguistics; Language and Cognition; Sociocultural, Anthropological and Linguistics; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. These tracks allow students to tailor their major coursework to better reflect their specific interest within the field of linguistics. Detailed information may be found here.Ìý

Contact Pepper Mueller, the undergraduate advisor for Linguistics atÌýpepper.mueller@colorado.eduÌýto add a track to your degree plan.

How do I apply for the BAM program?

The Linguistics Department offers a Bachelor’s Accelerated Master’sÌýprogram for students with strong abilities and motivations. A student in this program begins graduate coursework as part of the BA and continues on after receiving the BA to complete the MA in one additional year. Consultation with Professor Rebecca Scarborough, the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies, is recommended, if interested in applying.

Detailed information about the program can be found here.

How can I enroll in a graduate level Linguistics course as an undergraduate?

The registration system will block registration of a student with an undergraduate status from enrolling in a graduate level course.ÌýÌýAn undergraduate wishing to enroll in a graduate level course should contact the instructor of the course to request permission to enroll in the course.ÌýIf permission is granted and if the LING Education Program AssistantÌýis notified by the instructor, he can enroll you in the graduate course.Ìý