Advising and Support - Human Development and Family Studies

HDFS Undergraduate Advising

Human Development and Family Studies advising staff are here to help you get the most out of your studies.

If you are unsure about who your adviser is, log in to RAMweb and click on ‘My Adviser(s)’ under the Registration heading.
If you are a current HDFS or Early Childhood Education major or gerontology student and there is not an assigned adviser listed, please call the HDFS Advising Office.
Please only schedule an appointment with your assigned adviser.

Current Undergraduate Students

If you are a current undergraduate student, you can schedule an advising appointment with your academic adviser online. Be sure to schedule a 30-minute appointment.

Change of Major Workshop

If you are considering changing your major to HDFS or Early Childhood Education, your first step is to register for our change of major workshop. These adviser-led sessions will provide you with important information to help you make the best decision for you, and get started with the correct classes if you do decide to change your major.

Prospective Student Appointment

If you are considering a degree in HDFS or Early Childhood Education, please get in touch with us and schedule an appointment. We are happy to answer your questions and take you on a tour of the Behavioral Sciences Building.

Undergraduate Drop-In Hours

HDFS Spring 2022 Finals Week Drop-In Hours

Students are asked to meet with their assigned HDFS Advisor, with the exception of Lucy Paltoo-Brady’s students who can attend any sessions listed due to extenuating circumstances.

The schedule is subject to change. Advisors will notify students as soon as possible regarding changes.

Monday, May 9^th
- 1:30 – 4:00 PM (Zoom & In-person) Katie Ditter
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM Lindsey Toper
Tuesday, May 10^th
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM and 5:00 – 6:30 PM Lindsey Toper
- 3:30 – 5:00 PM Katie Ditter
Wednesday, May 11^th
- 8:30 – 9:30 AM and 2:30 – 4:00 PM Katie Ditter
- 2:30 – 3:30 PM (Zoom & In-person) Lindsey Toper
Thursday, May 12^th
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM and 1:30 – 3:30 PM Lindsey Toper
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 2 – 4 PM Katie Ditter
Friday, May 13^th
- 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Zoom & In-person) Katie Ditter

Important Advising Deadlines

May 6: Last Day of Classes & University Withdrawal Deadline (submitted through RAMweb).
May 9 – 13: Finals Week
May 16: Summer 2022 courses begin.
May 18: Final grades for spring 2022 available on RAMweb.

Regular 30-minutes advising appointments are available during the summer, and scheduled using our online meeting scheduler.

Graduate Advising

If you are looking for more information about an HDFS graduate degree please browse our Graduate Advising page. You can find information about our application process, faculty mentors, and application criteria.

Graduate Advising

Peer Mentoring Program

Meet faculty and staff who were also first-generation college students, like our very own CHHS Dean Lise Youngblade.

Peer Mentoring Program

Our Peer Mentoring Program is a year-long program that pairs new first-generation and/or students of color with a junior or senior HDFS student who helps freshmen navigate their first year of college.