Advising
Make Every Semester Count
Seek advising regularly. Meeting with an academic advisor at San Francisco State University is essential to staying on track with your academic goals.
Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, advisors help you navigate course selection, degree requirements, and career planning, ensuring you make informed decisions about your academic path.
Advising Resources
Use the table below to guide you to the best advising resource based on your needs.
| Advising Need | Advisor Recommendation |
|---|---|
Undergraduate Students:
| Academic Advisors at the Undergraduate Advising Center (UAC) OR For EOPP Students - Academic Advisors from the Educational Opportunity and Pathway Programs (EOPP)
|
Undergraduate and Second Baccalaureate Students:
| Faculty Advisors (see advisor list and hours below)
|
| Department of Classics
|
| See Study Abroad as the first step
|
Graduate/Second Baccalaureate Students:
| Division of Graduate Studies & Career Development Advising
|
Graduate Students:
| See the Graduate Coordinator for your program or contact your Culminating Experience Committee Chair
|
Faculty Advisors
| Advisor | Focus | Phone | Location | Office Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Anderson | Major/Minor | (415) 338-7444 | maa35@sfsu.edu | Humanities 376 | Thu: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.or by appointment |
| David Smith | Major/Minor | (415) 338-2161 | dgsmith@sfsu.edu | Humanities 367 |