Who We Are
A Supplementary Advising Resource
In addition to your assigned faculty advisor, you can take advantage of the supplementary support provided by the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Academic Advising Team. While your faculty advisor serves as your primary advisor and should be your first point of contact, CAS Academic Advisors serve as a supplementary resource that can assist with logistics.
Learn more about how undergraduate academic advising works at USD.
Who We Help
All CAS majors as well as students who have not declared a major (including transfer, first and second year students) can connect with the CAS Academic Advising Team for supplementary support.
Students in non-CAS majors are able to continue to reach out to the CAS Academic Advising Team with questions about the Core. Questions related to your non-CAS major should be directed to your respective school (e.g., Knauss, etc.).
Scroll down to learn more about when and how to contact the CAS Academic Advising Team.
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Contacting the CAS Academic Advising Team
Depending on your questions, there are a number of ways to get in contact with the CAS Academic Advising Team.
When should I email the CAS Academic Advising Team?
Email CASadvising@sandiego.edu if you:
- Have yes or no questions (e.g., Does this class count for a Core attribute? Does a W matter on my transcript?)
- Are appealing a deadline or requesting an exception.
When should I go to CAS Academic Advising drop-in hours?
Drop-ins are ideal for questions such as:
- How do I prepare to meet with my professor during office hours or for advising?
- The Core Curriculum is confusing. Can you help chart my course?
- Should I take a class Pass/Fail?
When should I make a CAS Academic Advising appointment?
Make a 30-minute appointment if you have questions like:
- How do I explore major options?
- I'm thinking of changing my major–is this possible?
- I'm struggling in a class – what are my options?
- College is stressful – how do I develop my skills to cope?
Academic Forms
Academic forms used by the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office are available on the Torero Hub website or on MySanDiego portal.
Registering for Classes
Registration information and class reservation tables can be found through the Office of the Registrar on the Torero Hub website.
Interested in a career in medicine or other health profession?
Get connected with Pre-Health Advising! Pre-Health Advising provides advising to USD undergraduate students in any major, who are interested in pursing a health professional school (e.g., medical school, nursing school, etc.). This advising is in addition to regular academic advising.