Academic Advising

Information is being shared with students through Blackboard and regular updates will be provided through social media (Facebook and Instagram).

• Liberal Studies majors can contact an adviser by emailing [email protected].
• Child Development majors can contact an adviser by emailing [email protected].
• All other inquiries can be emailed to [email protected].

Please see this College of Education site for information on withdrawing from a course or changing your grading basis to Credit/No-Credit.

The College of Health and Human Services major advisors will be conducting advising session in a virtual modality. Please see their contact information below.

Consult the Office of Advising and Evaluations for all questions pertaining to General Education courses, graduation requirements, Writing Placement Assessment (WPA) and other placement exams.

School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences ([email protected])

• Professor Kelly Lane, Faculty Undergraduate Advisor
• Leviticus Johnson, Undergraduate Advisor
• Louise Chatagnier, Graduate Student Assistant

School of Public Health ([email protected])

• Dr. Kristen Emory, Undergraduate Advisor for Upper-Division Public Health Majors
• Esmeralda Sanchez, Undergraduate Advisor for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Public Health Pre-Majors ([email protected])

School of Nursing

• Peter Strachwitz, Undergraduate Advisor ([email protected])
• Professor Janet Finkel, RN-BS Advisor ([email protected])
• Domenique Maj, Advising Administrative Assistant, ([email protected])

School of Social Work

• Professor Jennifer Cosio, Faculty Undergraduate Advisor for Upper-Division Social Work Majors ([email protected])
• Esmeralda Sanchez, Undergraduate Advisor for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Social Work Pre-Majors ([email protected])

School of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences

• Taylor Hye, Undergraduate Advisor ([email protected])

CHHS Dean’s Office - International Experience Requirement

• Julie Dugan, International Programs Coordinator ([email protected])

School of Art+Design

• Visit the Art Homeroom in Blackboard for Advising hours and Zoom link
• Email: [email protected]

School of Communication

• Visit the website: https://communication.sdsu.edu/
• Visit the Communication Homeroom in Blackboard for advising hours and Zoom link for office hours
• Email: Dr. Michael McHan ([email protected])

L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

• Email: [email protected]

School of Journalism & Media Studies

• Visit the JMS Homeroom in Blackboard
• Schedule an appointment with JMS Advising via Calendly
• Email: JMS Advising Coordinator Alexa Mokalis ([email protected])

School of Theatre, Television, and Film

• First visit the TTF Advising Google Document here.
• If needed, you may also email advisors directly
• TFM: Stuart Voytilla ([email protected])
• Theatre: Dr. Katie Turner ([email protected])

School of Public Affairs

• Contact info and schedule appointments are posted here.

School of Music and Dance

• Dance majors: Joe Alter ([email protected])
• Music majors:
• BM Music Education, Professional Studies/General Track (2), BA, and Music minors: Email Dr. Shannon Kitelinger ([email protected])
• BM Professional Studies Tracks 1 & 3, Performance, Global Composition, Jazz Studies: Email Travis Maril ([email protected])

ROTC Programs:

• Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC): Email Col. John Grimm ([email protected])
• Military Science (Army ROTC): Email LTC Michelle Parlette ([email protected])
• Naval Science (Navy/Marine Corps ROTC): Email LT Casey Arnold ([email protected])

General Information is available on the DAESA homepage.

• Compact Scholars and Commuters Academic Advising: Email Justin Villasenor ([email protected]) 

• First-Gen Student Success: Email Brenda Diaz at [email protected] with questions and regarding virtual First Generation workshops and mentorship opportunities.

• Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Disciplines (IS3D): See the IS3D homepage.

• IS3D and Undeclared Student consultations and petitions regarding retroactive withdrawal, late withdrawals, or similar issues: Email Assistant Dean Michelle Lopez at [email protected] for a phone or Zoom appointment.

• Transfer Student Outreach Alliance: Email [email protected] with transfer student questions or regarding virtual Transfer Student workshops and mentoring opportunities. 

• Undeclared Students: See the Undeclared homepage.

• Weber Honors College Students: Email Michelle Knowlton ([email protected])