Advising Services
At the Undergraduate Advising Office, we’re here to support you at every stage of your college journey, from new student orientation to graduation.
The First-Year and Second-Year Advising Team
We support first-year freshmen, second-year students and undeclared students. Students are assigned an academic counselor to help you plan your coursework, explore potential majors, and connect with campus resources and opportunities that support your academic and personal success. First-year freshman and second year students who are in the Educational Opportunity and Pathway Program (EOPP) should meet with their assigned EOP Counselor.
Your assigned counselor will email you throughout the year with invitations to schedule appointments — be sure to check your SFSU email regularly.
The College Advising Team
The College Advising Team supports transfer students and students in their third year or beyond who have declared a major or pre-major. You’ll receive personalized guidance aligned with your academic program and career goals — from course planning to graduation and beyond.
Appointments are available both in person and virtually. When scheduling, you’ll meet with an advisor from the college your major is in. You can also select a specific advisor if you have one in mind.
Use our All Programs tool to find your College Advising Team.
Returning Students Advising Support
If you are looking to return to SFSU after being out of attendance for a three or more semesters, contact us through the Returning Students Advising Support page.
Schedule an advising appointment
Advising appointments offer personalized support to help you plan your courses, explore majors and stay on track for graduation. Sessions are available in person or online with your assigned counselor.
Advising service hours and schedule
In-person and virtual drop-ins are for “quick questions” that can be answered in 15 minutes or less. We see students on a first come, first serve basis during hours posted below.
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
*Last intake for check-in at 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
We accept drop-ins until the last 15 minutes of each shift. After that, you can attend the next drop-in session or ask the front desk to help schedule an appointment.
Please note: on Nov. 12, we will be following a modified drop-in schedule due to the Freshman Advising Event. If you have questions about our adjusted hours or drop-in availability, please contact our front desk.
In-person and virtual drop-ins are for “quick questions” that can be answered in 15 minutes or less. We see students on a first come, first serve basis during hours posted below.
Monday – Friday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
*Last intake for check-in at 11:45 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.
We accept drop-ins until the last 15 minutes of each shift. After that, you can attend the next drop-in session or ask the front desk to help schedule an appointment.
The College of Ethnic Studies and the Graduate College of Education advising teams do not offer drop-in advising but they may take same-day appointments upon availability.
Please schedule an appointment or check with our front desk to inquire about a same-day appointment.