MAJOR ADVISORS
Your Path to Success
Why Connect with Your Major Advisor?
At the Sciences Student Success Center, we believe that personalized guidance is key to academic success. While the CoS Student Success Center offers professional academic advising for your major, your Department Undergraduate Advisor (Major Advisor) is your primary source for career and major advising. Our advisors help you navigate your major, understand your options, and make informed decisions about your educational path. Connect with us to ensure you’re on the right track to achieving your academic goals!
ASTRONOMY
ASTRONOMY ADVISOR
Dr. Eric Sandquist
esandquist@sdsu.edu | 619-594-2694 | P – 134
Drop-in/Appointment Availability:
Tuesdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Wednesdays: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
BIOLOGY
BIOLOGY ADVISORS
Amy Tappen & Tiffany Ruiz
bioundergrad@sdsu.edu | LSN – 102
Drop-in Peer Advising Hours:
Mon – Thur: 8:30am 12:30pm & 1:00– 3:30pm (closed 12-1pm)
*advisor availability may vary
Advisor Appointment Availability in SDSU Navigate
CHEMISTRY
CHEMISTRY ADVISOR
Dr. Peter Van der Geer
pvanderg@sdsu.edu | 619-592-5582 | CSL – 322
Appointment Available in Navigate (In-person/Virtual):
Mon: 10:30am – 12:00am
Thur: 9:30am – 11:00am
COMPUTER SCIENCE
COMPUTER SCIENCE ADVISORS
Heather Stark (Staff Advisor)
Drop-in Hours:
Wednesdays: 9:00am – 10:00am (GMCS – 429)
Thursdays: 9:30am – 10:30am (Virtual)
Zoom Link: https://sdsu.zoom.us/j/82993455373
Appointment Availability in Navigate
Ben Shen (Faculty Advisor)
Appointments in Navigate (Virtual)
Mondays 1:30-3:30 pm
EARTH & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES ADVISOR
Dr. Dave Kimbrough (Faculty Advisor) &
Ana Righellis (Staff Advisor)
Drop-in Advising:
Tuesdays: 1:00pm-2:00pm – GMCS 129
** Subject to change, see Canvas Announcements
Appointments Available in Navigate
PHYSICS
PHYSICS ADVISOR
Dr. Fridolin Weber
fweber@sdsu.edu |619-594-0239
Appointment Availability:
Thursdays: 11:30am-12:30pm (P 133 or call)
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
MATHEMATICS ADVISORS
Dr. Jerome Gilles
jgilles@sdsu.edu | 619-594-7240 | GMCS – 589
Dr. Christopher O’neill
cdoneill@sdsu.edu | 619-594-7240 | GMCS – 570
MATH EDUCATION ADVISOR
STATISTICS ADVISOR
Dr. Barbara Bailey
Drop-in/Appointment Availability:
Thursday: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Zoom Link: https://SDSU.zoom.us/j/98875063066
PSYCHOLOGY
PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING CENTER
619-594-5412
Room: Atkinson Hall 203
Contact psychology.advising.sdsu@sdsu.edu
Visit Canvas Homeroom for office hours.
Appointments available in Navigate.
*Drop-in availability may vary
SDSU BA PSYCHOLOGY at Southwestern
Brenda Diaz
Psych.advising.SDSU-SWC@sdsu.edu
Visit Canvas Homeroom for office hours.
Appointments available in Navigate.
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING OFFICE (HPAO)
HEALTH PROFESSIONS ADVISING OFFICE
hpao@sdsu.edu | 619-594-3030 | GMCS – 323
Drop-Ins: Mon-Thur, 9am-4pm
New HPAO students: Please be sure to complete all steps from the Getting Started with HPAO page before booking an appointment.
For general questions, please email hpao@sdsu.edu.
For 1st-Year/2nd-Year students: walk-ins available during office hours
For 3rd years+: schedule appointments via HPAO Canvas Homeroom
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VISUAL GUIDE TO CHANGING YOUR MAJOR
