At Humboldt State, academic advisors play a vital role in a student’s education. All new matriculated students are assigned an academic advisor during the first two weeks of classes, and are notified of the assignment via email. With a few exceptions, the advisor is a faculty member in the student’s major. Undeclared undergraduate and unclassified post-baccalaureate students have advisors assigned from the Advising Center (see below) until they have declared a major, while students participating in the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) have an EOP advisor assigned for their first academic year in addition to their academic advisor.
All continuing students must meet with their academic advisor before they register to talk about their academic progress and education goals, and discuss schedule plans for the coming term. Students with questions about prerequisites or the best way of sequencing major courses, with concerns about career or graduate school choices, or with other issues involving their academic progress are encouraged to visit their advisor at any time during the academic year. Undergraduates who have reached junior standing should meet with their advisor to initiate a major contract in preparation for applying for graduation, and to discuss plans for their final terms of enrollment.
Students who are unsure of their advisor assignment may view the assignment online through Student Center. Your advisor’s name will be listed on the right under Program Advisor. Hint: If you click on details in your advisor box, then click on your advisor’s name, you can email your advisor. Those who need to change their advisor may obtain the “Advisor Change” form online or at the Office of the Registrar (SBS 133). Advising assistance is also available at the Advising Center, particularly when it comes to general education and all-university requirements, and declaring or changing your major.
The Advising Center provides support and advice to students, faculty, and staff on general education and other all-university requirements. The center serves as the academic department and advising home for undeclared students and liberal studies majors, and coordinates Humboldt’s participation in the National Student Exchange Program. Staff at the Advising Center also counsel students on major/minor exploration, DARS, transferability of courses, petitions to waive or substitute, withdrawal from the university, and how to address grade disputes and grievances. The Advising Center is located in SBS 295, phone 707-826-5224. It is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. Students may meet with advisors on a walk-in or appointment basis during the Center’s hours of operation.