Advising
College Advising
Please note: In accordance with University’s response to COVID pandemic, the Student Resource Center will not be offering face to face advising appointments for the time being. However, we will still be offering meetings via phone, Zoom video conferencing and if it is a quick question, through email. You may schedule the advising meeting by clicking the “book appointment online” button and follow the instructions. When you get to the comments section, please indicate your preference for Zoom video advising, phone or email and then your phone number or email where you can be best reached. Students who are getting their probation holds cleared must conduct Zoom video or phone advising. You will then be contacted via email with separate confirmation and instructions. Thank you for your understanding and please be safe. 8/20/2020
During this time you can contact our office Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 415-405-3740.
Spring 2021 Peak Drop-in Advising Hours (Zoom Link will be updated on January 25th):
Monday, January 25 to Friday, January 29: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday, February 1 to Friday, February 5: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Spring 2021 Non-Peak Drop-in Advising Hours (Zoom Link will be updated on January 25th):
Monday/Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Tuesday/Thursday: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m
Please note, drop-ins are intended for students currently enrolled at SF State. if you are an incoming student, please email srcenter@sfsu.edu with any questions!
Academic Program Information for Freshmen
The following sheets provide overviews and suggested course sequences for each of the College’s majors.
- Apparel Design & Merchandising
- Child & Adolescent Development
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Dietetics
- Environmental Studies
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Interior Design
- Recreation, Parks & Tourism
- Social Work
- Urban Studies & Planning
The following majors are impacted, meaning there are more students wanting the major than there is capacity. Freshmen and sophomores interested in these majors should consider declaring pre-majors. This designation does not guarantee or increase your chances of acceptance into the major. It may make you eligible to receive news and updates from the department and the College regarding the program.
Department Advising
Contact individual departments for information on their advising procedures.
Child & Adolescent Development
Location: SCI 394
Email: cad@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3564
Students not assigned specific advisors
Criminal Justice Studies
Location: HSS 261
Email: cj@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-4129
Environmental Studies
Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: envs@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483
Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel
Location: BH 329
Email: fina@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1219
Gerontology
Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: sfsugero@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483
Kinesiology
Location: GYM 101
Email: kinesiol@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-2244
- All new students must meet with Ana Maria Barrera during first semester in the program to be assigned an advisor based on student's emphasis. Once assigned an advisor, please seek assigned advisor for any future advising.
- All faculty office hours and contact information can be found in the main office in GYM 101.
Nursing
- For admitted Nursing students only.
- Students must meet with assigned School of Nursing faculty advisor.
- Nursing students can identify the name of their advisor by referencing the advisor list previously provided or visit the School of Nursing reception desk to obtain a new list.
Public Administration
Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: mpa@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483
Public Health (formerly Health Education)
Location: HSS 326
Email: hed@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1413
Recreation, Parks & Tourism
Location: HSS 307
Email: rpt@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-7529
Sexuality Studies
Location: HSS 370
Email: sxsdept@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1466
Social Work
Location: HSS 222
Email: socwork@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1003
The BASW coordinator assigns students admitted to the BASW program to their respective advisors. The list of advisors and advisees are sent out to the cohort’s listserv and posted on the bulletin board outside of the SSW office in HSS 227. Contact information and office hours are posted on the SSW website.
Sociology
Location: HSS 370
Email: sociol@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1466
Urban Studies & Planning
Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: dusp@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483
Advising Tools
- Assist.org
- Undergraduate GPA Calculator for Probation Students
- Grade Point Deficit Calculator (2.0 GPA) for Undergraduate Students
- Learning Assistance Center
- Campus Academic Resource Program
Understanding Your Degree Progress Report (DPR)
How to Use the Class Schedule
How to View Your Unofficial Transcript