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Student advising

The best course of study combines planning with flexibility. When entering the political science program, undergraduate students should make an advising appointment with a department advisor. The department has prepared a packet of information for new majors, which is available at the main office, Thompson Building, Room 221.

An advisor is a valuable resource and can help plan a coherent and satisfying curriculum and can provide students with information on course offerings and opportunities within the department. All incoming freshman and sophomores should meet with an undergraduate advisor for initial advisement.

Advisors in the College of Liberal Arts

There are two types of academic advisors in the College of Liberal Arts: College Advisors and Faculty Advisors. Both types of advisors can assist you with your academic progress in different ways and you are able to meet with both types of advisors.

Undergraduate advising

International Affairs advising with Dr. Martin

For International Affairs majors only: Dr. Susanne Martin advises only International Affairs students. 

  • In-person: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m., Thompson Building Room 205. Drop-in or scheduled appointments welcome. Drop-in is subject to availability; students with appointments have priority. Schedule via Navigate or email to susannemartin@unr.edu.
  • Advising by email:  No appointment needed; send email to susannemartin@unr.edu.
  • Additional times: Available by appointment.

Political Science advising with Dr. Griffin

For Political Science majors only: Dr. Jeffrey A. Griffin advises only Political Science students.

In-person advising is available by appointment in Thompson Building Room 211. (Schedule via Navigate.)

  • Tuesdays 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  • Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Remote advising available by Zoom (Schedule via Navigate)

  • Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Drop-in advising is subject to availability; students with appointments have priority.

  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Advising by email: Succinct advising inquiries may be sent to jeffreygriffin@unr.edu. Please be patient with responses to emailed advising inquiries.

Graduate student advising

Jeremy Gelman, Associate Professor & Director of Graduate Studies

By appointment only