We encourage students to use LoboConnect or email to connect with their advisors and schedule virtual appointments. Log in here or use the phone app. Be sure to log in to cancel and reschedule if you are no longer able to attend.
For general questions about finding an advisor or about a particular department/program, please check our general department contacts below.
How to Receive Advising in Science & Technology
Please look for your advisor in your MySSU or LoboConnect account, then check the chart below for contact information and how to receive advising.
Lower Division, Completed 59 Units and Below
| Major/Program | Who to See |
|---|---|
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Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement (MESA) |
Christina Thao, MESA Lead and SST Academic Advisor
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Applied Statistics; Biochemistry; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Science; Electrical Engineering; Geology; Kinesiology; Mathematics; Nursing; Physical Sciences; Physics; Statistics |
Professional Advisor: |
Transfer Students
Please look for your advisor in your MySSU or LoboConnect account, then check the chart below for contact information. You are welcome to change your advisor if you prefer someone else; please work with your department office to change advisors.
Declared Upper-Division Majors, Completed 60 or More Units
| Major | Who to Contact |
|---|---|
| Biology |
General BA or BS: any advisor listed below Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: Drs. Lisa Bentley, Daniel Crocker, Derek Girman, Brent Hughes, Nathan Rank, Richard Whitkus, or Mackenzie Zippay Marine Biology: Drs. Daniel Crocker, Brent Hughes, Sean Place, Mackenzie Zippay Molecular Cell Biology: Drs. Lisa Hua, Joseph Lin, Sean Place Physiology: Drs. Daniel Crocker, Lis Hua, Sean Place, Mackenzie Zippay Zoology: Drs. Daniel Crocker, Derek Girman, Brent Hughes, Sean Place, Nathan Rank, Mackenzie Zippay |
| Chemistry, Biochemistry |
For students with last names A - C: Dr. Monica Lares For students with last names D - J: Dr. Bogdan Negru For students with last names K - R: Dr. Steven Farmer For students with last names S - Z: Dr. Mark Perri |
| Computer Science |
Contact Drs. Gurman Gill, Mark Gondree, Ali Kooshesh, or Suzanne Rivoire. Your assigned advisor is shown in MySSU. If no advisor is listed for you, contact Mark Gondree. |
| Electrical Engineering | Contact Drs. Farid Farahmand, Mohamed Salem, Sudhir Shrestha, or Nansong Wu. |
| Geology, Earth Science | Contact Dr. Matty Mookerjee. |
| Kinesiology |
Exercise Science Concentration: Drs. Bulent Sokmen or Youngmin Chun Interdisciplinary Concentration: Dr. Lauren Morimoto Lifetime Physical Activity Concentration: Dr. YJ Ryuh |
| Mathematics & Statistics |
Applied Math: Drs. Martha Shott (students with last names A - M) or Sunil Tiwari (students with last names N - Z) Bi-Di: Dr. Brigitte Lahme Pure: Dr. Sam Brannen Secondary Teaching: Drs. Ben Ford or Martha Byrne Statistics: Drs. Susan Herring, Elaine Newman, or Rodrigo Gaitan |
| Nursing |
Pre-Nursing: Jami Grosser or Dr. Anna Valdez BSN: Drs. Rachel Napoli (class of 2025) or Karen Werder (class of 2024) Post-Licensure BSN: Audrey Spall or Dr. Krista Altaker FNP: Dr. Rich Fidler or Pattie Stein |
| Physics & Astronomy |
Astronomy: Drs. Scott Severson or Thomas Targett Physics: Dr. Hongtao Shi |
Advising Links
- Academic Calendar
- Forms and Petitions
- Schedule of Classes
- SSU Catalog
- GE Patterns and Resources
- Academic Advising Tools and Tutorials
- LoboConnect
- How to Read your ARR
- How to Run a What-If Report
- How to Enroll in Courses