Health Science Group Advising Sessions - Beginning Soon

Questions about your Health Science academic plan?

Please consider attending a group advising session this semester.  

The first sessions are scheduled next week for General Academic planning for HS majors.   Advising sessions are both on campus and online.   To join the online sessions, you will have to register online and you will be sent a link to join the group before the session begins.  You will be happier with your online experience if you have a headset and can talk, but you'll be fine if you can just hear and type in your questions.  

Tuesday, 2/25 (online) 12:30-1:30   Register in advance. 

Wednesday, 2/26 5-6 pm (MH 324)

Spring 2014 Health Science Advising

Now that the excitement of enrollment and first week jitters are (nearly) behind us we can focus on the semester that lay ahead.

While you are working hard in your courses - engaged, thinking critically, and motivated to learn - the advising team will be creating ways to support your understanding of the HS curriculum and academic planning.     What we are already offering (or plan to):

1.  Group advising sessions - on campus and online - beginning in late February
2.  Drop-in advising with the peer advisors beginning the first week of February
3.  One on one appointment's available with the department advisor - use the tool on this blog to schedule an appointment. 

In addition to these advising services, we want to create some helpful online tools, such as instructional videos or screencasts, that can answer your questions.  

If you have an idea that you'd like to see us implement or a question that you'd like us to answer, please tell us!

Spring 2014 Spring Enrollment Update

Here is an updated view of the open (and full) HS courses - as of Tuesday morning 10 AM. If you need to add a course, please follow these steps: 1. Attend class - you may need to attend several different sections and try this process multiple times ... keep trying! 2. Approach instructor (when asked) or at the end of class regarding an add code 3. If there are only a few open seats and many students who want/need to add - priority will be given to students who are Seniors, then Juniors (and so on). 4. If you need advising ... because you didn't get into a class you need or you changed your schedule and need to talk - I will be available for drop in hours on Wednesday afternoon - beginning at 4:30 and Monday from 3-4. If these hours do not work for you, please let me know and we can find a time to talk. Peer Advisors will start hosting drop-in advising hours next week as well - check back later this week for an update on their hours.

Enrollment update link (live)

Welcome to another new semester!

Welcome to Spring 2014.

The semester start is right around the corner ... I hope that you are all refreshed from a pleasant break and ready to jump right into your classes.     As you plan for your spring semester, here are some important dates to consider ...

Advising Due Dates
Friday, January 31st - Change of Major forms for all newly admitted HS Majors
Friday, April 11, 2014 - Fall 2014 Graduation Application due to the Department
Friday, April 11th - Substitution forms (and any other necessary paperwork) for Spring 2014 graduates

The Spring 2014 Advising schedule is nearly finalized and you will have several options for getting the academic planning help that you need.    Your advising options will include Peer Advising (beginning next week), Group Advising (available throughout the semester), and meeting with an advisor (drop-in and scheduled appointments are available throughout the semester).  See the Spring 2014 advising schedule (will be updated as locations are finalized).

Department Dates
Thursday, April 17th - 6-8 PM - Health Services Administration Mixer and Professional Panel
Monday, April 21st (~5:30 PM) - Sexual Diversity Event
* As the semester progresses - more department dates will be added!

University Dates
Monday, January 20th - campus closed - MLK day
Thursday, January 23rd - First day of Spring 2014 Classes
Thursday, January 23rd - Tuesday, February 11 - Late registration period for spring 2014
Tuesday, February 4th - last day to drop without a "W"
Tuesday, February 11th - last day to add, last day for CR/NC petition, last day for instructor drops
Monday, March 24-Friday, March 28 - Spring Break
Monday, March 31 - Cesar Chavez Day - No Classes
Tuesday, April 22 - Last day to withdraw for spring
Tuesday, May 13 - Last day of Spring class instruction
Thursday, May 15 - Final exams begin (see schedule)
Saturday, May 24 - University Commencement Ceremony

Health Science Change of Major Application CLOSES FRIDAY

Please spread the word!

The Health Science change of Major Application is open through this Friday (January 10th) at 5pm.

The application requires the most current transcripts (including fall 2013 academic standing) - so - have these documents easily accessible.

Application Link:

http://goo.gl/HShcxP

Where are the online SOTES?

Online SOTES are due this Friday - December 9th.  If you do not complete your SOTES your grade availability will be delayed in my.sjsu.   This is of great importance to students who are applying for the HS major this spring as the grade release will come after the application is due.  

So, where do I go to complete the SOTES?

Logon to my.sjsu and follow the link on the home page in the left hand column (see screenshot example below).

Applying to HS and Spring Enrollment for Non-Majors

Many students who are planning on applying to the Health Science major for this upcoming Spring semester have asked for advice around applying to HS and enrollment for spring 2014.   Here is a summary of what I generally say... 

Health Science Spring 2014 application process summary for current SJSU students

• Electronic application, available in the first week of January, due Fri. January 10th, 2014 
• Link to application will be emailed to all students who have signed up with the Health Science Office (Online sign up form) 
• Application will require *Name, Student ID, Current (fall13 included) Cumulative GPA, and HS Coursework completed 
• You must complete your online course evaluations - SOTES - in order to get your fall 2013 grades on time to apply! View the SOTE Calendar or the Online SOTE FAQ page.
• SOTES must be completed by Friday, December 9th, 2013.
• New majors will be accepted solely on GPA. 
• The minimum GPA to apply is 2.6
• The recommended minimum is 3.0
• Students who apply will be notified of the department's decision by January 15th 
• Group Advising Sessions will be planned for all newly accepted majors on 
  Friday January 17th and Wednesday, January 22nd 

Things to consider about spring enrollment - if you're not in the HS major (yet) 

• Know (or have an idea of) the concentration that you want to pursue
• The General BS in Health Science includes the prep courses, the core major courses, and either electives or a minor (including Gerontology).  
• You can pursue elective units or a minor without being in the HS major
• If you have completed 60 units or more and you have passed the WST, you can come by the HS office and request permission to enroll in HS 100W - bring documentation of the above requirements.
• If you have completed 60 units or more and you have passed or are taking 100W, you can also take HS 135 and it will satisfy SJSU Area S (and also a major course if you get into the HS major).   
• If you have completed your lower division GE and you are still not at 60 units, consider adding a minor and pursuing the minor courses to get you closer to UD status. 
• You are welcome to stop by the Health Science office (MH 407) and pick up an Advising Sheet or talk with the Peer Advisors about planning for HS, but many classes will not be available to you unless you are a major.