2007-2008 advising information
ORIENTATION TO THE MAJOR – Offered Every Fall
This advising workshop is intended for new and transfer students and is typically held on the first Friday of the fall semester (for Fall 2008, this will be from 12:10 - 1 pm on Fri., Aug. 29 in Thornton Hall room 327). It will include an overview of the Department’s degree programs, course equivalencies, and various campus advising resources. For more information on the chemistry and biochemistry degree programs, please refer to www.lewis.sfsu.edu
PREPARING FOR GRADUATION – Offered Every Spring
This workshop is intended for junior and senior level students and is typically held on the first Friday of the spring semester (for Spring 2008, this will be from 12:10 to 1 pm on Fri., Feb. 1 in Thornton Hall room 327). It will include an overview of the Department’s upper division elective courses, research opportunities, scholarships and fellowships, and the various steps involved in preparing for graduation. For more information on graduation requirements , please refer to www.lewis.sfsu.edu.
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MANDATORY ADVISING – In Effect Fall 2008
All chemistry and biochemistry majors are required to meet with a major advisor during the Fall semester. To meet this obligation, students can attend a group advising session or seek one-on-one advising (more details below). Be sure to bring a copy of your unofficial transcript and your proposed class schedule for the next calendar year. Students who do not meet with an advisor will have a hold placed on their registration for Spring semester and may not be able to enroll in the classes they need.
GROUP ADVISING SESSIONS – FALL 2008
Group advising is recommended for continuing students and will be provided through several workshops during the Fall semester. The dates and times of these sessions will be announced ASAP.
ONE-ON-ONE ADVISING FOR Fall 2007
One-on-one advising is recommended for new and transfer students,
probationary students, and anyone with a complicated situation and/or
numerous questions to be resolved. Students can meet with any of
the four advisors listed below.
| Advisor | Office | Phone | Office hours | |
| Dr. Baird | TH 817A | 405-0935 | tbaird@sfsu.edu | M 2 – 3:30 pm |
| Dr. Gerber | TH 728 | 338-1160 | ngerber@sfsu.edu | W: 12-2 pm (except 2/27, 3/12) |
| Dr. Palmer | TH 730 | 338-7717 | palmer@sfsu.edu | M 9:10 – 11 am |
| Dr. Simonis | TH 111A | 338-1656 | uschi@sfsu.edu | T: 9:10 – 11 am |
ON-CAMPUS Advising Resources
Information for Prospective Students
Services: Information on applying to SFSU, entrance requirements, entry level English and math exams, residency requirements, tours of campus, etc.
Provider: Student Outreach Services
Location: Student Services room 106
Phone: 338-2355
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/prospect.htm
New Student Orientation
Services: Orientation sessions for new and transfer students
Provider: Advising Center
Location: Administration room 211
Phone: 338-2101
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~advising/
English Proficiency and JEPET Requirements
Services: Information on written english requirements
Provider: Advising Center
Location: Administration room 211
Phone: 338-2101
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~advising/jepet.htm
General Education (GE) Advising
Services: Information on GE requirements.
Provider: Advising Center
Location: Administration room 211
Phone: 338-2101
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~advising/GE/GEhome.htm
Science Advising and Probation Advising
Services: Information on General Education, University graduation requirements, academic probation issues, troubleshooting academic problems, pre-major advising, and career advising
Provider: College of Science and Engineering’s Student Resource Center (COSE SRC)
Location: Science room 247
Phone: 405-3955
Website: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~cosesrc/
Student Enrichment Opportunities
Services: Information on scholarship and fellowship opportunities for chemistry, biochemistry, and biology majors
Provider: Student Enrichment Opportunities (SEO) Office
Location: Science room 200
Phone: 338-1305
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/%7Eseo/
Financial Aid
Services: General information on scholarships, fellowships, and financial aid
Provider: Financial Aid Office
Location: One–Stop Student Services
Phone: 338-7000
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~finaid/
Academic Honors and Scholarships
Services: Clearinghouse for merit-based scholarship information, gathering and dispersing information on sources and schedules for various scholarships and fellowships.
Provider: Office of Academic Honors and Scholarships
Location: Humanities room 573
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~honors/
Student Internships and Cooperative Education
Services: Information on student placement in outside agencies, internships, and earning credit for work
Provider: College of Science and Engineering, Director of Student Development
Location: Science room 248
Phone: 338-1050
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~cooped/student.htm
Career Advising
Services: Information on jobs, events (career expo and job fairs), resume preparation, interviewing preparation, career planning, job search strategies
Provider: Career Center
Location: Student Services room 206
Phone: 338-1761
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~career/
Pre-Health Advising Committee (HPAC)
Services: Information on preparing for admission to health professional schools (i.e., medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.), workshops, transmittal of recommendation letters opportunities
Provider: Health Professions Advising Committee (HPAC)
Location: not applicable
Phone: 338-2410
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~puboff/programs/undergrad/prehlth.htm
Pre-Health Professions Student Alliance (PHPSA)
Services: Student-run organization providing resources and networking for preparing for admission to health professional schools (i.e., medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, etc.)
Provider: Pre-Health Professions Student Alliance (PHPSA)
Location: Hensil Hall room 222
Phone: 338-1782
Website: http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~phpsa/
Disabilities Programs and Resource Center (DPRC)
Services: Assistance for students with mobility, hearing, visual, communication, psychological, systemic (HIV/AIDS, environmental illness, etc.), and learning disabilities, including assistance for admissions, priority registration, classroom and test accommodations, etc.
Provider: Disability Programs & Resource Center (DPRC)
Location: Student Services Building room 110
Phone: 338-2472
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~dprc/
International Programs
Services: Information for F-1 and J-1 international students, studying abroad, exchange programs, etc.
Provider: Office of International Programs
Location: Administration Building room 450
Phone: 338-1293
Website: http://www.sfsu.edu/~oip/
Preparing for a Career in Chemistry
Services: Useful info on careers in chemistry, starting salaries, internships, graduate programs
Provider: American Chemical Society
Website: http://acswebcontent.acs.org/education/cpt/graduate/index.html