Advising

College Advising

The Student Resource Center offers advising on General Education academic planning, transition support for first time freshman and transfers, impacted major consultation, academic probation advising, general life/support counseling, petition consultation, career prep and planning, major career exploration, graduation check and resume/cover letter help.

Please note: In accordance with University’s transition to remote learning, the SRC 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. 3/11/2020

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Academic Program Information for Freshmen

The following sheets provide overviews and suggested course sequences for each of the College’s majors.

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

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Criminal Justice Studies

Location: HSS 261
Email: cj@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-4129

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Environmental Studies

Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: envs@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483

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Family, Interiors, Nutrition & Apparel

Location: BH 329
Email: fina@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1219

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Gerontology

Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: sfsugero@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483

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Health Education

Location: HSS 326
Email: hed@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1413

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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.

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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

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Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Location: HSS 307
Email: rpt@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-7529

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Sexuality Studies

Location: HSS 370
Email: sxsdept@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1466

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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.

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Sociology

Location: HSS 370
Email: sociol@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-1466

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Urban Studies & Planning

Location: HSS 133 (School of Public Affairs & Civic Engagement)
Email: dusp@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-3483

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Advising Tools

Understanding Your Degree Progress Report (DPR)

 

How to Use the Class Schedule

 

How to View Your Unofficial Transcript