Department Advisors

While we offer professional academic advising for your major, your Department Undergraduate Advisor is your primary source for career and major advising.

All CoS Academic Advising is now VIRTUAL. For most up to date hours please email your major advisor to set up a virtual appointment or visit department website.

Contact information for advisors listed below.

Dual Modeling of Advising:

At SDSU we have a dual model of advising. All General Education (GE) advising happens at the Advising & Evaluations office and major advisors can’t advise on GEs. All major course advising happens with your department advisor or supplementally requests can also be made in our CoS Student Success Center.

Department Advisors

Astronomy

San Diego State University has the only independent astronomy department, and we operate a research observatory on Mount Laguna, a short drive east of San Diego.

Astronomy Department

Astronomy Advisor

Dr. Jerome Orosz

jorosz@sdsu.edu

619-594-7118

P – 241

Office Hours: Tues, 1:30 – 4:00 pm

Biology

The Department of Biology has it’s own Biology Undergraduate Advising Office. Please contact them for questions regarding your Biology major or minor requirements.

Biology Department

Biology Advisor

Amy Tappen

bioundergrad@sdsu.edu

619-594-6442

LSN – 102

Office Hours:

Chemistry & Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at San Diego State University offers the Bachelor of Science degree, accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Chemistry Department

Chemistry Advisor

Dr. Dave Pullman

dpullman@sdsu.edu

619-594-5573

CSL – 301

Office Hours: Mon/Wed, 12:30 – 2:00 pm

Computer Science

The SDSU CS undergraduate program provides students a broad background in computer science theory and state-of-the-practice experiences that will enable them to pursue high technology careers.

Computer Science Department

Computer Science Advisors

Patricia Kraft

pkraft@sdsu.edu

619-594-7243

GMCS – 544

Office Hours: Mon/Wed 12:30-1:30 pm & Tues/Thurs 10am-12pm

Dr. John Carroll

carroll@edoras.sdsu.edu

619-594-7242

GMCS 537

Environmental Sciences

Environmental Sciences is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Sciences program. The program provides students with a rigorous and arcing foundation in natural and biological sciences most relevant to environmental issues.

Environmental Sciences Department

Environmental Sciences Advisor

Dr. John Love

jlove@sdsu.edu

619-594-2063

CSL – 339

Office Hours:

Geological Sciences

In SDSU’s Geography Program, students are introduced to a strong foundation in physical and human geography, supported by skills in Geographic Information Systems and other methodologies.

Geological Sciences Department

Geological Sciences Advisor

Dr. David Kimbrough

dkimbrough@sdsu.edu

619-594-1385

GMCS – 229A

Office Hours: Tues/Wed, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm or by appt.

Mathematics & Statistics

Because of its broad scope, degrees in mathematics prepare students for many different careers and the department offers a variety of such degrees and emphases to provide students with several blends and specialties according to their interests and goals.

Mathematics & Statistics Department

Mathematics Advisors

Dr. Jerome Gilles

jgilles@sdsu.edu

619-594-7240

GMCS – 589

Office Hours: Wed 10:00 – 11:00 am & 1:30 -3:30 pm

Dr. Vadim Ponomarenko

vponomarenko@sdsu.edu

619-594-6176

GMCS – 511

Office Hours: Mon/Weds/Fridays, 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Math Education Advisor

William Zahner

bzahner@sdsu.edu

619-594-7247

GMCS – 505

Office Hours: Tues, 12:00 – 2:00 pm

Statistics Advisor

Dr. Barbara Bailey

bbailey@sdsu.edu

619-594-4170

GMCS – 513

Office Hours: TBA & by Appt.

Physics

The Physics Department at San Diego State University is committed to offering every undergraduate and graduate student the fullest opportunity to realize his or her potential as a physicist. The department has a history of teaching excellence and a commitment to continuing this tradition.

Physics Department

Physics Advisor

Dr. Usha Sinha

usinha@sdsu.edu

619-594-6240

P – 133

Office Hours: Mon/Wed 2:00 – 3:00 pm

Psychology

The Psychology department has it’s own Peer Advising Center. Please contact them for questions or information regarding your Psychology major or minor.

Psychology Department

Psychology Peer Advising Center

Peer Advisors (No appointments are necessary)

psychology.advising.sdsu@sdsu.edu

619-594-5412

LSN – 105

Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (closed 11:00 am – 12:00 pm)

Fridays 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)

The Health Professions Advising Office is a resource for current SDSU students planning a career in the health professions. HPAO provides information, guidance and support to students from any major about most health professions, including dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, and veterinary medicine.

Health Professions Advising Office

(No appointments are necessary)

healthpr@sdsu.edu

619-594-3030

GMCS – 323

Hours: Mon – Thurs 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fridays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm