Advising

 

Who is my advisor?

A major advisor is usually a faculty member in your major department who will answer questions pertaining to the requirements within your major. Major advisors are found in your major department.

A general education advisor is an academic advisor in the Academic Advising Center (Lassen Hall 1012) who can answer any questions related to general education, graduation requirements, grading policies, etc. Academic advisors in the Academic Advising Center do not advise on major requirements.

There are also designated advisors for students in specialized programs such as EOP, CAMP, MEP, and Intercollegiate Athletics.

How often should I see an advisor?

If you are a first-time freshman you must see an advisor each semester your first year. All other students are highly recommended to meet with a general education advisor and major advisor at least once each semester.

What should I talk about with a GE advisor?

Below are examples of questions asked of the academic advisors:

• Which GE courses should I be taking now?
• How do I complete the foreign language requirement?
• How do I file a petition to graduate?
• Should I repeat this course?
• What does it mean to be on Academic Probation?

What should I talk about with my major advisors?

They can help with short and long range planning:

• Which courses should I take next in my major?
• Is this a good major for me?
• What jobs are available with this major?
• What about graduate school?
• Will you check and sign my graduation application?

How can I find out which courses at California community colleges match my major courses at Sac State?

Go to www.assist.org, follow the instructions, and you get a list of equivalent courses – this is a really helpful site!