Academic Advising
- General Education Advising
- Overview
- Justice Studies Advisors
- Forensic Science Advisors
- Minor Advisors
- Justice Studies Minor
- Forensic Studies Minor
- Legal Studies Minor
- Human Rights Minor
- Graduate Program Advisor
- Justice Studies, MS
- Criminology, Global Criminology Concentration, MS
- Specialty Advising
- Undergraduate
- Internship
- Academic Notice, Disqualification, Reinstatement
- Pre-Law Advising
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Forms
- Syllabi Archive
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 are advised by professors assigned by student's last name. Advising is held 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 My±«ÓãÖ±²¥.
- Additional paperwork that needs to be attached to University petitions
- Ex: transcripts, statement of purpose, doctor’s notes, etc.
Justice Studies Majors:
IMPORTANT: In-person and zoom advising hours for Fall 2025 have ended. Students may contact advisors via email until December 19th. Winter advising begins January 2nd.
| Student's Last Name | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AA-EN | Professor Natalie Birthelmer | Contact via email until 12/19. |
| EO-KZ | Professor Mary Juno | Contact via email until 12/19. |
| LA-ZZ | Professor Dina Kameda | Contact via email until 12/19 |
Forensic Science Majors:
IMPORTANT: In-person and zoom advising hours for Fall 2025 have ended. Students may contact advisors via email until December 19th. Winter advising begins January 2nd.
| Student's Last Name | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AA-EN | Professor Natalie Birthelmer | Contact via email until 12/19. |
| EO-KZ | Professor Mary Juno |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
| LA-ZZ | Professor Dina Kameda |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
Minor Advising Assignments: IMPORTANT: In-person and zoom advising hours for Fall 2025 have ended. Students may contact advisors via email until December 19th. Winter advising begins January 2nd.
| Minor | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Studies | Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi | Contact via email until 12/19. |
| Human Rights | Dr. John Halushka |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
| Legal Studies | Dr. Dallas Augustine |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
| Forensic Science | Professor Mary Juno |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
Graduate Studies Advising Assignments: IMPORTANT: In-person and zoom advising hours for Fall 2025 have ended. Students may contact advisors via email until December 19th. Winter advising begins January 2nd.
| Graduate Program | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Studies | Dr. Ericka Adams |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
| Criminology, Global Criminology Concentration | Dr. Jodie Warren |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
Specialty Advising Assignments: IMPORTANT: In-person and zoom advising hours for Fall 2025 have ended. Students may contact advisors via email until December 19th. Winter advising begins January 2nd.
| Advising Needs | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Advising | Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
| Internship Advising |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
|
| Probation, Disqualification, Reinstatement Advising | Dr. Claudio Vera Sanchez |
Contact via email until 12/19. |
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.
