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 My91ÁÔÆæ.
- Additional paperwork that needs to be attached to University petitions
- Ex: transcripts, statement of purpose, doctor’s notes, etc.
Justice Studies Majors Fall 2025 Advising:
| Student's Last Name | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AA-EN | Professor Natalie Birthelmer | Mondays/Wednesdays 10:30AM-11:30AM in person Room HB125 and 2:00PM-3:00PM on . |
| EO-KZ | Professor Mary Juno | Mondays/Tuesdays 11:00am-1:00PM on Fridays 8:30AM-10:00AM on . |
| LA-ZZ | Professor Dina Kameda | Thursdays 11:00AM-12:00PM & 12:45pm-2:45PM in person Room MH508. Thursdays 3:00PM-5:00PM on . Drop-in with virtual waiting room. |
Forensic Science Majors Fall 2025 Advising:
| Student's Last Name | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| AA-EN | Professor Natalie Birthelmer |
Mondays/Wednesdays 10:30AM-11:30AM in person Room HB125 and 2:00PM-3:00PM on . |
| EO-KZ | Professor Mary Juno |
Mondays/Tuesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM on . Fridays 8:30AM-10:00AM on . |
| LA-ZZ | Professor Dina Kameda |
Thursdays 11:00PM-12:00PM & 12:45PM-2:45PM in person, Room MH508. Thursdays 3:00PM-5:00PM on . Drop-in with virtual waiting room. |
Minor Advising Assignments for Fall 2025:
| Minor | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Studies | Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi | Mondays: 2:00PM-4:00PM in person, Room MH508A. Wednesdays: 2:00PM-4:00PM on . |
| Human Rights | Dr. John Halushka |
Tuesdays 1:30PM-2:30PM in person, Room MH511, or on . Wednesdays 9:30AM-10:30AM on only. |
| Legal Studies | Dr. Dallas Augustine |
Wednesdays 12:00PM-1:00PM in person, Room HB123. Thursdays 9:00AM-10:30AM on . |
| Forensic Science | Professor Mary Juno |
Mondays/Tuesdays 11:00AM-1:00PM on . Fridays 8:30AM-10:00AM on . |
Graduate Studies Advising Assignments for Fall 2025:
| Graduate Program | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Justice Studies | Dr. Ericka Adams |
Tuesdays: 10:30AM-11:30AM in person, Room MH527. Tuesdays 11:30AM-12:15PM, Wednesdays 9:00AM-9:30AM & 10:30AM-11:45AM, Thursdays 10:30AM-11:00AM via appointment. |
| Criminology, Global Criminology Concentration | Dr. Jodie Warren |
Mondays 1:00PM-2:00PM, Tuesdays 7:00PM-9:00PM, Thursdays 7:00pm-8:00PM all advising via . |
Specialty Advising Assignments for Fall 2025:
| Advising Needs | Assigned Advisor | Office Hours & Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Advising | Dr. Alessandro De Giorgi |
Mondays: 2:00-4:00 in person, Room MH508A. Wednesdays: 2:00-4:00 on . |
| Internship Advising |
Tuesday/Thursdays: 7:45AM-8:45AM in person, Room MH529. Mondays: 8:30AM-10:30AM on . |
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| Probation, Disqualification, Reinstatement Advising | Dr. Claudio Vera Sanchez |
Mondays/Wednesdays 9:30AM-11:30AM in person, Room MH509. Fridays by appointment only on . |
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.
