Advising

GRADUATE ADVISING

School of Information

Ready to connect? School of Information Student Services is here for you! You can get the personalized advising support you need via Zoom. Use our interactive calendars to easily schedule your appointment:

Prospective Student Advising

We’re here to help you kickstart your journey! Join us for virtual advising every Monday from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (PT) to get answers to all your questions about the program.

• Step 1: Schedule your advising appointment today to lock in your spot.
• Step 2: Complete our brief pre-appointment survey so we can tailor the session entirely to your goals and needs.
• SJSU Graduate Admissions also offers virtual drop- ins and appointments during the week

Current Student Administrative Appointments

Your academic success is our priority. Whether you need to map out your graduation requirements, navigate program policies, or just need to be pointed in the right direction, we are here for you.

Connect with an advisor during our current student hours: Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PT) and Thursdays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (PT)

• Step 1: Schedule your advising appointment today to lock in your spot
• Step 2: Complete our brief pre-appointment survey so we can tailor the session entirely to your goals and needs
• If the times do not work for you, send Sheila an email for alternative times 

Student Support Advising

Every academic journey has its ups and downs. If you are facing academic challenges or navigating academic notice, remember that you don't have to do it alone, we are here to partner with you and help you get back on track. Connect with us during our dedicated support hours: Tuesdays 2:00 PM  – 4:00 PM (PT), Wednesdays 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (PT), and Thursdays 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PT)

• Step 1: Schedule your advising appointment today to lock in your spot
• Step 2: Complete our brief pre-appointment survey so we can tailor the session entirely to your goals and needs
• If the times do not work for you, send Taryn an email for alternative times

MS Applied Data Intelligence 

If you have questions about the MS Applied Data Intelligence program, you can find detailed information on our FAQ page. For personalized advising, please feel free to reach out to Danny Steyer, our Program Specialist and Student Advisor for the Department of Applied Data Science, via email at ms-applied-data-intelligence@sjsu.edu or danny.steyer@sjsu.edu.

UNDERGRADUATE ADVISING

We are here to help you navigate your academic journey! You can schedule your virtual advising appointment through Spartan Connect. For general advising questions including registration, financial aid, and GE course planning, please connect with Undergraduate Advising at exploratory-advising@sjsu.edu.

The Information Science and Data Analytics (ISDA) major is offered in two program tracks. Find your track below to connect with the correct advisor. 

• 4-Year Hybrid Program: For General Education (GE) requirements, contact advisor Gabriela Saucedo. 
• 4-Year Hybrid Program: For Major-specific questions, contact advisor Kaitlyn Stauber.
• 2-Year SJSU Online Program: 2-Year SJSU Online Program: contact advisors Nashia Alicic, Advisor (students last name A-J) and Ryan Ploch-Branscum (students last name L-Z).

Find more resources at BSISDA Major Advising homepage.