Advisors help you choose the coursework that fulfills the departmental requirements -- as well as your own personal learning goals. They are also an excellent resource for finding answers to any questions that you might have. And when it comes time to convert your units into a degree, they are the ones who will sign the proper forms.
Undergraduate Advising
Majors in the College of Liberal & Creative Arts (LCA) should consult with two advisers each semester: (1) an adviser in the major and (2) a general education and university requirements adviser in the ARC (Advising Resource Center for LCA). Students who are completing a minor or an additional major should see an adviser in those programs as well.
Undergraduate students choose their own advisors within their area of concentration. To see an advisor, simply go to their office hours or email them to make an appointment.
For General Education and University Requirements
- First-year Students are advised by the Undergraduate Advising Center
- Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors are advised by the Advising Resource Center (ARC)
Additional Resources
- Online Request of Major or Minor: use pull down other academics menu in your Student Center
- Advising Hub
- Tutoring Center
- Career Center
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
- Disability Programs and Resource Center (DPRC)
Undergraduate Writing Programs
- Visit Undergraduate Writing Programs or Composition for Multilingual Students for more advising information.
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Jennifer Trainor Writing Program Coordinator Email: jtrainor@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-1711 |
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Priya Abeywickrama CMS Coordinator Email: abeywick@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-3095 |
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Esther Chan CMS Advisor Email: echan@sfsu.edu Phone: |
English Education
- Visit English Education Advising for more specific information.
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Paul Morris English Ed Coordinator Email: pmorris@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-1575 |
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Jim Gilligan Assistant Professor Email: jimrgill@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 405-2454 |
Linguistics Program
- Visit Linguistics Advising for more specific information.
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Jenny Lederer Linguistics Coordinator Email: lederer@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7464 |
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Anastasia Smirnova Assistant Professor Email: smirnova@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-3102 |
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Teresa Pratt Assistant Professor Email: tpratt@sfsu.edu Phone: |
Literature Program
- Visit Literature Advising for more specific information.
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William Christmas Coordinator Email: xmas@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7463 |
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Loretta Stec |
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Kathleen DeGuzman |
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Wai-Leung Kwok Associate Professor Email: wkwok@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-1459 |
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Meg Schoerke Professor Email: schoerke@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-3099 |
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Summer Star Assistant Professor Email: sstar@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-2240 |
Professional Writing and Rhetoric Advising
- Visit Professional Writing and Rhetoric Advising for more specific information.
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Neil Lindeman TPW Coordinator Email: nlindeman@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7414 |
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Graduate Advising
As students become more familiar with the department, they may wish to change their advisor. Students may do on their own without notifying the department office, but should keep their advisors informed of any changes. Until that time, students are welcome -- and encouraged -- to meet with their assigned advisor.
All newly admitted students are required to see their advisors before their first semester of attendance, if possible, or by the second week of classes. The graduate coordinator offers a general advising orientation just before the start of each new semester. Information about this orientation is usually announced to all new students by mail or email. It is recommended that students see their advisors to shape their programs initially and then to gain approval for subsequent course choices. In general, students should contact their advisor for an appointment.
Graduate students are assigned an advisor by the English Department, but are welcome to choose a different advisor at any time. If you do decide to change advisors, please inform the English Department and the previous advisor.
Graduate Advising Center
The Division of Graduate Studies offers counseling and advising regarding issues ranging from applications to graduation.
Visit the Graduate Advising Center
M.A. in English: Composition Program & related Certificate Programs
- Visit Composition Advising for more specific information.
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Mark Roberge |
M.A. in English: Linguistics Program
- Visit Linguistics Advising for more specific information.
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Jenny Lederer Linguistics Coordinator Email: lederer@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7464 |
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Anastasia Smirnova Assistant Professor Email: smirnova@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7464 |
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Teresa Pratt Assistant Professor Email: tpratt@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338- |
M.A. in English: TESOL Program
- Visit TESOL Advising for more specific information.
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Priya Abeywickrama TESOL Coordinator Email: abeywick@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-3095 |
M.A. in English Literatures Advisors
- Visit Literature Advising for more specific information.
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Julie Paulson Associate Professor Email: jpaulson@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-3107 |
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Geoffrey Green Professor Email: ggreen@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7414 |
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Sara Hackenberg MA Literature Coordinator Email: shackenb@sfsu.edu Phone: (415) 338-7453 |