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.
M.A. Composition Program & related Certificate Programs
- Visit Composition Advising for more specific information.
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Mark Roberge |
M.A. 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. 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 |
Graduate Advising Center
The Division of Graduate Studies offers counseling and advising regarding issues ranging from applications to graduation.
Visit the Graduate Advising Center