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HELP FOR STUDENTS

This information has been prepared to help students learn about the campus resources that support learning. They have been listed according to the kinds of needs students often experience.

Need help with a class. Each professor has scheduled office hours when you can meet with him/her on an individual basis for consultation on points that confuse you, and to discuss how you can improve your performance in the class.

If you need help with study skills including time management, note taking and reading strategies, consult Hints on Learning and Studying.

Need help with Writing and Mathematics skills. The Department of Rhetoric and Writing has courses in reading and writing development, as well as courses to help you meet the writing requirements. The General Mathematics program offers courses to help you meet Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Both Writing and Mathematics offer Fall, Spring, and Summer classes and are located in AH 3171, (594-2225), open M-F 7:30-4:30. Consult your Class schedule for class listings and for dates for diagnostic tests for General Math classes. Tutoring for EOP students is available at the Educational Opportunity Program and Ethnic Affairs (EOP) Office, SS-2109. Regular office hours are M-F 8:00-4:30. Their general phone number is 594-6298.

Need academic advising. Start by reading the Catalog for recommended prerequisites and background knowledge. The University Advising Center can provide information on general education and graduation requirements as well as help in selecting a major; walk-in academic advising is available M-Th 9:00-6:00 and Friday 9:00-4:00 in SS-1551, phone 594-6668. Email advising is available at http://www.sdsu.edu/advising. Your department adviser https://monet.sdsu.edu/es/advising/advisers/select_adviser_display.cfm and your college Assistant Dean for Student Affairs also have scheduled hours when they are available. EOP students should see their counselors in the Office of Educational Opportunity/Ethnic Affairs.

Need help with Library research. Go to http://infodome.sdsu.edu for help with your research needs, to access the catalog, develop a research strategy or to ask questions.

Need help with personal problems. Counseling and Psychological Services can help with these kinds of worries. To make an appointment with a Counselor, call 594-5220. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, in Calpulli Center 4401.

Need help funding your education? Please visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (OFAS) website at http://www.sdsu.edu/financialaid for information about grants, work study, and loans. From this site students can also log on to AidLink, the OFAS's online student information system, to view the status of your financial aid application, download necessary documents, and activate student loans. For information about available scholarships please visit http://www.sdsu.edu/scholarships. Also, financial aid counselors are available Monday through Friday by phone, 9:00AM-4:00 PM at (619) 594-6323 or in person 8:00 AM-4:30 PM at SSW 3605.

Need help defining career goals. Trouble finding an academic direction? Career Services can help you assess your interests and abilities. Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM Wednesday extended hours: Office open until 5:30 PM. Walk-in Hours: Mon. - Wed. 1 PM - 3 PM
Wed. 4:30 - 5:30 PM Thu. & Fri. 10 AM - 12 PM. Location: SS-1200. The Career Library is open during office hours. Their phone number is 594-6851. http://career.sdsu.edu.

Need help because of disability. Disabled Student Services can provide support services for students with mobility limitations, learning disabilities, hearing or visual impairments and for students in programs for the disabled. They are located in Calpulli Center Suit 3100; Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Their phone number is (619) 594-6473, http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/sds/index.html

Need help with computing. The Love Library Student Computing Center in LL-200 is available for Help Desk consulting or call 594-3189. Free computer software training workshops are also available (word processing, spreadsheets, web, etc). Contact http://batsweb.sdsu.edu/Student/descriptions.cfm for information.

Need help because of illness. Student Health Services is located in Calpulli Center and is open Mon-Fri: 8:30 am - 4:30pm. The Clinic is open on a walk-in basis, appointments are available as well. You can also communicate with Student Health Services via their secure, confidential web based messaging system. You can register by going to http://shs.sdsu.edu on your web browser. For weekend emergencies call 1-888-594-5281 from off campus or 8-1-888-594-5281 from on campus for information on local emergency care. Their general number is 619-594-HEALTH (4325).

Need to find a location on campus.The web based campus map can help locate buildings and parking areas by catagory, or you can view the entire campus map on-line.

Need help preparing for a health-related career.  The Preprofessional Health Advising Center assists students who are interested in premedical, predental, prepharmacy, preveterinary medicine and other health related careers.  Go to http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/preprof/  or visit GMCS 323.

Need help because of academic probation and disqualification. First, discuss your academic performance with the undergraduate faculty adviser for your major. Then, make an appointment with the Assistant Dean of Students for the College of your major.

College of Arts and Letters
Leslie Johnson
619-594-6339
Arts and Letters Rm 202

College of Business Administration
Sandra Williams
619-594-5828
BA 448

College of  Education and Child and Family Development
Dr. Patricia Lozada-Santone
619-594-1426
BA 259

College of Engineering
Dr. Bruce Westermo
619-594-7007
ENG-200C

College of Health and Human Services
Olita Dargan Harris and Stephen Williams
619-594-6898
ED 154M

College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts
Randi McKenzie
619-594-6928
PSFA 212

College of Sciences
Dr. Estralita Martin
619-594-5350
GMCS 321B

Division of Undergraduate Studies
(Undeclared, Liberal Studies, Interdisciplinary
Studies in Three Departments)
Dr. Bonnie Anderson
AD 101
619-594-5841