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

To make an appointment with your major advisor or see drop-in hours visit EAB Navigate.
Contact information for advisors listed below.
Department Advisors
Astronomy
Astronomy Advisor
Biology
Biology Advisor
Amy Tappen and Raymond Stanley
LSN – 102
Fall 2023 Hours:
In-person drop-ins and by appointment
Monday – Friday 8:30am-3:30pm (closed 12-1)
Virtual appointments available Friday 9am-2pm
Email or use EAB Navigate to view available appointments.
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Chemistry Advisor
Dr. Peter Van der Geer
619-592-5582
CSL – 322
Fall 2023 Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30am – 11:00am
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment.
Computer Science
Computer Science Advisors
Heather Stark
GMCS – 566
Fall 2023 Drop In Hours:
Monday 2:00pm – 3:00pm in person at GMCS 566
Wednesdays 9:00am – 10:00am via Zoom
Email or use EAB Navigate to make an appointment.
Dr. Ben Shen
Email to schedule appointments.
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 Advisor
Dr. John Love
619-594-2063
CSL – 339
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Tuesday 1:00pm – 3:00pm and Thursday 9:00am – 11:00am
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment.
Earth and Environmental 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.
Earth and Environmental Sciences Advisor
Dr. Stephen Schellenberg
saschellenberg@sdsu.edu
619-594-1395
GMCS – 117
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Tuesday 8:00am – 10:00am, and Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Use EAB Navigate to view available appointments.
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 Advisors
Dr. Jerome Gilles
619-594-7240
GMCS – 589
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Tuesday 11:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Friday 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment.
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Dr. Chris O’Neill
(619) 594-6176
GMCS – 570
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Thursday 2:00pm – 4:30pm
Email to set up appointment.
Math Education Advisor
Dr. Steve Klass
GMCS – 506
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Mon, Tue, Fri 10:30am – 12:00pm
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment
Statistics Advisor
Dr. Barbara Bailey
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Thursday 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Email or use EAB Navigate to view available appointments.
Physics
Physics Advisor
Dr. Arlette Baljon
619-594-2051
P – 136
Fall 2023 Appointment Hours:
Monday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment.
Psychology
Psychology Advising Office
619-594-5412
LSN-105
Fall 2023 Drop in Hours:
Mondays – Thursdays from 9 am to 3 pm (*closed on Mondays from 1-2 pm for staff meeting).
For general questions email: psychology.advising.sdsu@sdsu.edu
Use EAB Navigate to make an appointment
Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)
Health Professions Advising Office
619-594-3030
GMCS – 323
Fall 2023 Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-4pm
New HPAO students: Please be sure to complete all steps from the Getting Started with HPAO page before booking an appointment.
For 1st year HPAO students: walk-ins available during office hours
For 2nd years and above: schedule appointments via HPAO Canvas Homeroom