Advising for the successful completion of your degree is available for all students. The undergraduate advising office is located in room 317C Berkey Hall.
Mr. Regan Kania (he, him, his), a Senior Academic Specialist, is the advisor for the department. His information is as follows.
Email: kania@msu.edu
Office: 317 Berkey Hall
Phone number: 517-432-1230
You can schedule an advising appointment here.
The Advising Office will be offering undergraduate academic advising either by zoom or by phone or in-person by appointment.
Here is the web site for scheduling appointments: https://student.msu.edu/splash.html
You can find Mr. Kania under the Sociology Department. At your chosen appointment time, you may either log into the Zoom link with the given password, or you may call the office phone number, 517-432-1230, at your scheduled time, or if you chose an in-person appointment, report to room 317 Berkey Hall and have a seat in the waiting area. Appointment times are available for one to two weeks in advance.
Winter Break Hours December 2022: I will be available for zoom meetings online, or in the office for some in-person appointments, weekdays between 8am-5pm, through December 22, then I will be off for Winter Break on the days the University is closed, December 23-January 2, and will not have regular access to email during this time. Please follow the instructions on the SOC Department web page to schedule a time to meet: https://sociology.msu.edu/undergraduate/advising.html. Availability for appointments in January will be posted closer to the start of the new year.
Please follow these instructions on how to navigate the advising site:
As always, Mr. Kania is available to answer questions and concerns via e-mail (kania@msu.edu).
Current Office Hours for Advising in room 317 Berkey Hall (effective 10/06/22):
Mondays: 8:00am-12:00noon; by appointment, in person or on zoom or phone
Tuesdays: 8:00am-12:00noon; by appointment, in person or on zoom or phone
Wednesdays: 1:00pm-5:00pm; by appointment, in person or on zoom or phone
Thursdays: 1:00pm-5:00pm; by appointment, in person or on zoom or phone
Fridays: Virtual (Zoom) or phone meetings only between 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm; by appointment.
***Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and may be scheduled up to one or two weeks in advance. For any urgent emergencies, readmissions, or other special situations, please send me an email message to arrange for a time to meet.
What to Expect in your Advising Appointment:
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