Advising

The Department of Biological Science advises Biology majors each semester. Details are emailed to students in October and March each year. If you have an advising question, email [email protected] and we'll get you an answer.

Biology majors taking BIOL Core classes

Biology majors who started college at CSUF (not transfers) that are taking BIOL Core courses are advised in Core advising sessions. Attendance at Core advising in BOTH the fall and spring is required to remove your registration hold. Check your CSUF email in October and March for information. If you have questions, please contact: [email protected].

All other Biology majors

All other Biology majors are required to meet with their assigned Biology Advisor during advising period in October/November to release their registration hold for spring classes. In spring, Biology advising is required for recent transfers, candidates for Summer and Fall graduation, new majors, students on academic probation, and students who did not pass a Biol Core class; advising is optional for all other Biology majors.  Check your CSUF email in October and March for information. If you can't find the email, stop by the Department Office (MH 282) and ask.

Four Year Graduation Plans

The department has created 4 year graduation plans for each concentration.    

• Biology 8 Term Academic Plans (for freshmen who started in Fall 2022)
• Biology 8 Term Academic Plans (for freshmen who started in Fall 2021)
• Biology 8 Term Academic Plans (for freshmen who started in Fall 2020)
• Biology 8 Term Academic Plans (for freshmen who started in Fall 2019)
• Biology 8 Term Academic Plans (for freshmen who started in Fall 2018)

Advising Resources

Important: Graduation requirements depend on your course Catalog Year. Click here for an explanation of your Catalog Year. 

• Course planning worksheets (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2023 and after
• Course planning worksheets (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2014 until Spring 2018
• Course planning worksheets (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2018 and after
• Fall 2021 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2021
• Fall 2022 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2022
• Fall 2023 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2023
• Fall 2024 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2024
• Fall 2025 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2025
• Fall 2026 Advising Handbook (PDF) -- for students with Catalog Year Fall 2026

Frequently Needed Information

• The Chemistry Placement Exam
• NSM Student Success Team (Graduation, Retention, and Career Specialists)
• Health Professions Advising Office (HPAO)
• Supplemental Instruction
• University Learning Center tutoring
• Writing Center tutoring
• GPA calculator