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

Extended First Week Student Drop-in Advising hours: 8/22-8/29

Advisers offer extended student drop-in advising hours the first week of each semester to help students with schedule-related issues that semester. Students are asked to meet with their assigned advisor during these drop-in times. Please contact your advisor for their schedule.

HDFS Fall 2022 Drop-In Hours

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

Regular fall semester student drop-in advising hours will be offered virtually (or in-person) three days each week beginning Tuesday, August 30. Drop-in advising is available to help students get quick questions (5-10 minutes) answered, forms signed, etc. No appointment is needed and students can attend any of the available days/times. Students joining drop-ins virtually should click the Zoom links below. Drop-ins are first come, first served, so if the adviser is meeting with another student, please wait patiently in the waiting room. Students wishing to attend in-person should check in with a peer adviser at the HDFS Advising Office located in the Behavioral Sciences Building (BSB), Room A-116.

Mondays 3:30 – 4:30pm
Tuesday evenings 5:00 – 6:30pm
Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30am

Important Advising Deadlines

Friday, Aug. 26: Restricted Drop Deadline (Accelerated, 8-week classes; HDFS 477, HDFS 492; check other courses for add/drop deadlines)
Sunday, Aug. 28: Last day to add classes (Check courses for add/drop deadlines)
Mon., Sep. 5: Labor Day, No classes
Wed., Sep. 7: Last day to drop classes (Check your courses for add/drop deadlines)
Mon., Sep. 12: Fall payment due. Check Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Thurs., Sep. 15: Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) appeals due for spring. Check Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Sat., Oct. 1: FAFSA and CSUSA Open for 2023-2024
Fri., Nov. 11: Individual course withdrawal deadline & fall Repeat/Repair requests due on RamWeb

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.