Advising

Politics and Global Affairs

Advising

Fulfilling Politics and Global Affairs major/minor requirements and making decisions about your future requires planning and consultation with an Advisor. Academic advisors and faculty members are available to students who need help with course scheduling, declaring a major, thinking about graduate education, and exploring career paths. If you are ever in doubt about something and wondering if you should meet with an Advisor, the answer is always "Yes!" Our faculty and academic Advisors love getting to know you and answering your questions! Whether in person, by phone or virtually, schedule your appointment today.

When Should I Meet with an Advisor?

New and Transfer Students

Freshmen and transfer students must participate in New Student Orientation in order to register for your first term classes. New students must meet with an Academic Advisor by the end of their first year at PSU in order to be cleared to register for their fourth academic term. Transfer students with 45 or more credits must schedule a meeting with an Academic Advisor by the end of their first term at PSU.

Returning and Continuing Students

Sophomores and Continuing students who declare their major in Politics and Global Affairs are encouraged to have at least one meeting with an Academic Advisor every academic year to make sure they are on track with their degree progress. See an Academic Advisor for questions about curriculum, course offerings, general education requirements, transfer credits, and other academic questions.

See a Politics and Global Affairs faculty member to talk about careers, graduate school, and what to do after graduation.

Internship Advising

Students interested in an internship for credit can meet with Prof. Melody Valdini, the department's Internship Coordinator, to talk about ideas and available opportunities.

Learn more about Internships

How can I schedule an Appointment with an Academic Advisor?

See an Academic Advisor for questions about curriculum, course offerings, general education requirements, transfer credits, and other academic questions. To schedule an appointment:

Find your assigned Academic Advisor and schedule an appointment
Book an appointment by phone: 503-725-3822
Drop in advising available Monday-Thursday 1-2 pm in 360 Fariborz Maseeh Hall, or Friday 1-2 pm online
Prospective students can schedule advising appointments as well to learn more about our programs and get their questions answered!

Schedule Advising Appointment

How can I schedule an Appointment with a Faculty Advisor?

Our faculty members are also available for advising during the academic year (Fall-Winter-Spring) for academic and career advising. Faculty are also a great source of information for questions about careers, graduate school and what to do after graduation. Find below a list of faculty, the programs they advise, and their contact information. Please email them directly to schedule an appointment.

Faculty are not on contract during Summer term, so please contact your assigned Academic Advisor or the Department Chair with any questions in summer.

Pre-Law Advising

The process of applying to law school can be complex and, at times, bewildering. The Pre-Law Advising page will hopefully offer you guidance and information necessary to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

Pre-Law Advising can help answer your questions and direct you to additional resources.

Meet the Pre-Law Advisor