Undergraduate Advising: FAQ’s

How do I make an appointment?

For an appointment with Lori Collins, the Undergraduate Advisor, contact her at (813) 974-0783 or by email at lcollins@cas.usf.edu. Email is recommended; Ms. Collins will generally reply within 48 hours. AVOID THE FIRST TWO AND LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE SEMESTER; you may have to wait several days or up to a week for an appointment, so plan accordingly. If you need help during registration week, call advising at the number above, or stop in SOC 110 for assistance.

When is an appointment recommended?

The Department of Anthropology recommends that each student make an advising appointment when first admitted to the program, before declaring Anthropology as their official major, and at the beginning of their senior year. Students should also make an appointment to see an advisor if they need an academic plan, degree audit, guidance with course sequencing, or general academic advice.

What do I need to bring to the appointment?

Bring your SASS report and any other documentation such as transcripts, test scores, and so on, to your session.

What if I am a New Transfer Student?

Be sure to declare the major through on-line transfer student orientation and follow all of the instructions.

What if I am a Senior?

It is extremely important that you request a "Major Check" of required courses in the semester BEFORE you expect to graduate. If you wait until you are already enrolled in your final semester and expecting to graduate, it will be too late to offset requirements that you may have overlooked.

What do I do if I am an Anthropology major, but have not transferred to USF yet?

Please submit questions specific to the Department of Anthropology to the Undergraduate Advisor. Please contact Admissions -- Adult and Transfer Student Services for other transfer process information.

Where do I go if I am not declared in a major offered by the Department of Anthropology?

Contact the College of Arts and Sciences at 813-974-6957 or go to BEH 201 and ask to speak to an advisor to help you make a major course of study decision. You cannot schedule an appointment with the Anthropology advisor unless you are declared major.

What if I just have a simple question?

Simple advising questions can be answered via e-mail within 48 hours (lcollins@cas.usf.edu). In the e-mail message, Include your name, student ID number, and a phone number. Be specific with your question. If your question is too complicated, you may be asked to make an appointment.

What other type of help is available?

First-year students experiencing personal problems should contact Counseling and Wellness Center, 813-359-4254. Students experiencing test anxiety, having trouble studying or passing the CLAST, in need of career or personal counseling, interested in a reading or learning program, or with learning disabilities should contact Counseling Center for Human Development, 974-2831.

What if I need an Academic Plan (for ARC petitions)?

Academic plans for students who have been academically dismissed will be handled via e-mail. Please send an e-mail with your full name, student number, and a brief statement about why you need the academic plan.

Can I get an answer over the phone?

Not always. It is best to send an e-mail or schedule an appointment.

I just need a permit for class; do I need to see an advisor?

You don't need to see an advisor just for a permit. You may see the program assistant located in SOC 110.

How do I print a Degree Audit?

Go to Oasis, choose SASS Undergraduate Degree Audit viewed on FACTS - Academic Advising, hover the mouse over the College Advising Tools link and then select Institutional Degree/Program Audit. Select the institution, type in your USF ID number and your oasis password (cannot be birth date). Wait for the report and print it.

What if I need a form signed?

Not all forms require an advisor’s signature. Forms may be obtained online or in the Department of Anthropology office.

Cross enrollment/Transient Student Forms:

If you are taking any lower-level course (2000 level or lower) at another school, this form should be signed in the College of Arts and Sciences office (BEH 201). Even if the class is a 2000 level anthropology course, the form should be signed in BEH 201. Please leave the completed form in the Anthropology Department main office (SOC 110) with your phone number and e-mail address. An advisor will review the form, sign it (when appropriate), and leave it in the office for you to pick up later.

Graduation Application:

This form does NOT require department or academic advisor approval (even though the form indicates that it does). Take the completed form to BEH 201.

Late Drop/Add Forms:

You should complete the form and have it signed by the instructor(s) teaching the course(s) you are dropping/adding.

ARC Petitions:

Completed ARC petitions should be turned in at BEH 201.

Time Conflict:

Obtain a signature from both instructors involved in the time conflict and leave a copy of the completed form in the Anthropology Department main office (SOC 110). You will be able to register for your class within 48 hours if you have completed (“C” or better) all of the pre-requisite courses.