Advising

Registration Announcements

Fall 2024 Registration: The Fall 2024 CS course registration announcement is now available.

Students seeking advising in the Computer Science major should contact your assigned advisor. If you are unable to reach your advisor, please contact the Department Chair (see CS Faculty & Staff). Before your advising appointment, please consult the CS Advising Frequently Asked Questions and your Academic Requirements Report in MySSU.

Be aware that the CS Department is not your only advising resource: there are university-level advising resources available to you, and School of Science and Technology advising resources available.

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Advisor Office Hours
Faculty Contact Office Hours
Gurman Gill
Darwin 116G
(707) 664-2806
Wed:
11:00 am-12:30 pm in-person or in Rec center
Fri:
10:00 am-11:30 am Zoom (via appointment)

Gill appointment sign-up
Mark Gondree
Darwin 116H
(707) 664-3854‬
Tue:
11:45 am-1:00 pm in Darwin 25

Also available by appointment: Gondree appointment sign-up
Ali A. Kooshesh
Darwin 116F
(707) 664-2088
Tue:
1:00 pm-2:30 pm in Darwin 116F
Wed:
4:00 pm-5:00 pm in Darwin 116F
Suzanne Rivoire
Darwin 116E
(707) 664-3337
Mon - Wed:
4:00 pm-5:00 pm
in Darwin 116E and via Zoom
Also available by appointment.

Advising FAQs

If I still have questions, what should I do?

Just stop by the CS Department office anytime. We'll do our best to answer your questions!

Which courses can be transferred to SSU for major credit?

ASSIST.org shows which UC, CSU, and community college courses can transfer to SSU for equivalent credit. Beyond this, talk to your advisor.

How do I get and use permission numbers?

The department uses a special system for retrieving permissions number. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

How do I get course credit for an internship?

First, you need to talk to the CS Department chair, as all internships need to meet certain safety and supervision requirements. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

What is the CS Department policy on the "Incomplete" grade?

The full policy is listed in this FAQ item. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

Where do I get resources about applying to graduate?

The final deadline and information on filing for graduation can be found on the Registrar's graduation page. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more....

Are there any special policies on repeating courses in the major?

Yes, there are department policies for CS 115, CS 215, CS 315 described in this FAQ item in detail. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

Do I need a permission number?

This FAQ explains what permissions are and who might need one. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

How are prerequisites enforced?

Prerequisite enforcement is complex. Click the title of this FAQ entry to learn more...

Does any AP credit count toward the SSU CS major?

Some AP Computer Science exams count towards the major and some do not. This is fully explained at SSU's AP Test Credit resources from the Registrar.

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