College of Arts and Humanities

College of Arts and Humanities Advising and Support Center

We are committed to providing you the tools to navigate your education and succeed in your chosen profession.

Krista Hall, Nadia Dwidar, Sarah Pantoya and START advisor Gissel Muñoz.

Important notes

  • Newly admitted students who have yet to start their first semester at Fresno State must complete their attendance with Dog Days New Student Orientation before any academic advising takes place.
  • Please check your Student Portal for any registration holds that may have been placed on your account. Mandatory Advising Holds will be lifted by your major faculty advisor.
    Note: We contact students with Probation, Freshman Advising, and Transfer Advising holds directly. Please check your email for further information if one of these holds applies to you.
  • We will not be seeing appointments for Change of majors/minors between the weeks of 8/20/25-9/2/25. Please note you may still take classes for intended undeclared majors/minors as there are no restrictions in our college.

For current students:

Registration for SPRING 2027 will be the week of NOVEMBER 16th! Please check your student portal for day/time.

Appointment Times

  • Fall appointment times: M/T/TH/F 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-4 p.m.

  • All appointments can be made for in person or on Zoom.

  • Please email your counselor based on your last name (see Counselor Selection) or use Bulldog Connect. However, if you have been working with a specific academic counselor in the past, please feel free to continue to work with them individually.

  • No Drop-Ins during summer break- Appointments only!
  • During Fall/Spring semesters:Wednesday drop ins for brief questions can be in person or on Zoom: 9-11am, 1:30-4pm Access Zoom Drop Ins

Counselor Selection

Please use the following alpha breakdown (by your last name) to schedule an appointment with your academic counselor. 
  • Gissel Munoz (Start Advisor - by assignment)

Schedule an Appointment

Once the appointment is scheduled, you will receive an appointment notification which will explain how to conduct the appointment via Zoom. If you have trouble scheduling an appointment using Bulldog Connect or have questions which can be answered via email, please email your assigned academic counselor directly.
Schedule an appointment on Bulldog Connect

Advising and Support Center Services

  • Reviewing GE pattern
  • Lower division Major requirements
  • Graduation requirements
  • Upper Division Writing Requirement
  • GPA
  • Class registration
  • Explaining policies and procedures
  • Leave of absence/stop out
  • Probation/Disqualification
  • Assist in the petition process (University Advising Center)

Download: 2026-27 Advising Syllabus

Major Advising

Major advising is available through the academic Departments within the College of Arts and Humanities. Below are links to academic department advising pages.

Career Advising Services

While the College of Arts and Humanities Advising and Career Development Center counselors can answer basic questions regarding career opportunities, the Career Development Center at Fresno State is a specialized resource dedicated to helping students and alumni explore career options, develop professional skills and connect with job and internship opportunities. The center provides a range of services to support students in their career journeys, from resume writing and interview preparation to job fairs and employer networking events.

The Career Counselor liaison for the College of Arts and Humanities is Brandon Xiong. Brandon and the Career Development Center can assist College of Arts and Humanities students with:

  • Career Counseling and Advising – Personalized guidance on career paths, job search strategies, and professional development.
  • Resume and Cover Letter Assistance – Help with crafting strong application materials.
  • Mock Interviews – Practice sessions to improve interview skills and confidence.
  • Job and Internship Listings – Access to HireFresnoState, the university's job board for students and alumni.
  • Career Fairs and Employer Events – Opportunities to connect with recruiters and potential employers.
  • Workshops and Career Development Programs – Sessions on networking, salary negotiation, and other career-related topics.

Brandon Xiong
Career Assistant Advisor
University Student Union (USU), Room 306
559.278.2381
brandonx362@mail.fresnostate.edu

 

Faculty Advisors

Additionally, students may meet with faculty in their respective departments to receive additional assistance on job opportunities, internships, research, and career goals. 

College of Arts and Humanities Departments

Commencement vs Applying for Graduation

COMMENCEMENT: The ceremony held only in Spring semesters where students wear their cap/gown and walk across the stage

APPLYING FOR GRADUATION: An application a student fills out on their Student Portal during the semester they plan to complete all degree requirements, which results in obtaining your diploma in the mail at a later date. Can be done in Fall, Spring, or Summer.

The College of Arts and Humanities Advising Center is located in Speech Arts 159