Academic Advising

There are three types of academic advisors who are here to support you.

Advising for Your Major Requirements

A faculty advisor in your department can help you to understand the requirements of your major, develop an academic plan tailored to your career goals and which allows you to complete your degree on time, and help you initiate various academic petitions.

Advising for GE and other University Degree Requirements

College of Social Sciences Student Success Center
The College of Social Sciences Student Success Center in the Social Sciences provides advising on General Education requirements, other university degree requirements and policies. They are committed to helping you develop a clear path to graduation and supporting your academic success. Services offered:

General Education Advising
Academic Planning
Graduation Planning
Mandatory Freshman Advising
Academic Notice Advising
Reinstatement and Former Student Returning (FSR) Advising

Location: Clark Hall 240
Email: socsci-success@sjsu.edu
Phone: 408.924.5363

Advising for your Minor (optional)

List of Minors Offered at SJSU (scroll down to the appropriate section)

If you have a minor or are interested in pursuing a minor, a faculty advisor in the home department of that minor can help you.