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Human Biology

Advising

Students should consult regularly with a Human Biology faculty member in order to plan their curriculum and discuss career options. Any Human Biology faculty member (not just the chair) is able to assist with these activities, regardless of your emphasis*. If you would like to meet with a faculty member for advising, please consult the Human Biology Advising Schedule to determine which faculty member's office hours are compatible with your schedule.

*Nutritional science / dietetics students are the exception to this rule. They should schedule their advising appointment with Ms. Sara Schmitz, Dr. Debra Pearson or Dr. Leanne Le Zhu.

During registration period and the two weeks prior, we request that you sign up for an advising appointment with a faculty member. Sign up sheets are posted on each faculty member's office door in the Laboratory Sciences Building, 4th floor. Please do not phone or send email requests to faculty for advising appointments during registration period. Sign up sheets are the most efficient way to handle advising requests during this busy time and ensure that each student gets individualized attention, with no one getting lost in the shuffle or waiting for long periods of time.

When you attend your advising appointment, be prepared to make the most of your time! Prior to attending the appointment, print a curriculum checklist for your emphasis, check off the courses you have already taken, and bring the checklist to your appointment. This will help to make the most efficient use of your and your advisor's time.

Curriculum Checklists:

If you are new to the program and are considering a major or minor in Human Biology, please do the following:

  • Review the curriculum for each emphasis within the Human Biology major or minor.
  • Print the curriculum checklist for the emphasis or minor you intend to pursue, and check off the courses you have already taken. Bring this checklist to your advising appointment.
  • Arrange an appointment with a Human Biology faculty member to discuss and develop your academic plan
  • Before leaving your advising appointment, ask the faculty member to sign your Declaration of Major Form.