Academic Advising

General Education (GE) Advising

For GE advising, please meet with a GE advisor in the College of Social Sciences Student Success Center , located at Clark Hall, Room 240.

Overview

Advisors assist students with questions about curriculum, course sequencing, and fulfilling requirements for graduation. We HIGHLY recommend students meet with their advisor at least once per semester. Majors and minors are advised by professors assigned by their last names during office hours either in person, via Zoom or by appointment. Please see below.  Assignments and hours vary per semester.

Students should contact only their assigned faculty advisor for advising issues and inquiries.

If you are meeting an advisor to process university paperwork, please bring the following to your advising session:

  • Appropriate forms
    • Ex: change of major/minor, minor contract, substitution form, etc.
  • All college transcripts
    • this is especially important if you are a transfer student since we cannot view your records from the Registrar’s Office. It takes the Registrar at least 2 semesters to input the data into MySJSU.
  • Additional paperwork that needs to be attached to University petitions
    • Ex: transcripts, statement of purpose, doctor’s notes, etc.

Justice Studies Major Advising.  Summer Session advising June 2-August 8.

Student's Last Name Assigned Advisor Office Hours & Contact Information
All JS Majors Professor Dina Kameda Tuesdays 8:30am-11:30am via Zoom (drop-in with a virtual waiting room). Available via email Monday-Friday, during regular business hours.

 

Forensic Science Major Advising: Summer Session advising June 2-August 8.

Student's Last Name Assigned Advisor Office Hours & Contact Information
All FS Majors Dr. Mark Barash

Mondays and Thursdays 3:00pm-4:00pm. Online only. Make an  appointment here.

Minor Advising Assignments. Summer Session advising June 2-August 8.

Minor Assigned Advisor Office Hours & Contact Information
Justice Studies TBA for Fall For Summer Session, see major advisor above.
Human Rights TBA for Fall

For Summer Session, see major advisor above. 
Legal Studies TBA for Fall

For Summer Session, see major advisor above. 
Forensic Science TBA For Fall

For Summer Session, see major advisor above 

Graduate Studies Advising Assignments:  Summer Session Advising June 2-August 8.

Graduate Program Assigned Advisor Office Hours & Contact Information
Justice Studies Dr. Allison Martin

Tuesdays 9:00am-10:00am via Zoom or contact via email to set up an appointment.
Criminology,  Global Criminology Concentration Dr. Allison Martin

Tuesdays 9:00am-10:00am via Zoom contact via email to set up an appointment.

 

Specialty Advising Assignments. 

Summer Session Advising June 2-August 8. 

Advising Needs Assigned Advisor Office Hours & Contact Information
Undergraduate Advising TBA for Fall

For Summer Session, contact major advisor above.
Internship Advising

TBA for Fall

For Summer Session, contact JS Department Office via email. 
Probation, Disqualification, Reinstatement Advising TBA for Fall

For Summer Session, contact JS Department Office via email.

Pre-Law Advising

If you would like additional information on applying to law school after completing your studies at San José State University, you may contact Dr. Dallas Augustine. Dr. Augustine is the Department of Justice Studies' designee to lead advising for the Legal Studies Minor. She also helps students find opportunities that suit their interests. 

Contact Dr. Dallas Augustine if you are interested in declaring a Legal Studies Minor or if you have additional questions. She will be happy to consult with students about programs and personal goals. However, all department advisors can process the change of minor and/or graduation paperwork.