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Department of Human Development and Family Studies

Human Development and Family Studies Advising and Support

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

Schedule Undergrad Advising Appointment Change of Major Workshop

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.

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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.

Presentation Icon 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.

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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

Regular semester drop-in advising hours are designated for students who have quick questions (5-10 minutes). They begin Tuesday of the second week of each semester and continue through final exams. Offered daily Monday-Friday for an hour, drop-ins are offered both virtually and in-person throughout the week. Unlike extended advising hours, students can meet with whichever advisor is staffing drop-ins on a particular day.

Fall 2021 Drop-in Schedule

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.

A group of peer mentors.

Meet Our Peer Mentors

Our Peer Mentors are here to offer a supportive community to help you successfully navigate your transition to college.

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Become a Peer Mentor

Peer advising is a great chance for our undergraduate students to explore academic advising and student affairs and earn 6-degree credits.

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Additional Student Resources

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Take advantage of these resources to help with your career development journey.

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We are committed to the success of every student. CSU has many resources designed to support student learning.

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A number of scholarships are available to undergraduate and graduate students.

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The College of Health and Human Sciences site helps you navigate the financial options available to you.

First Generation Students

Our First-Gen Faculty and Staff

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