Advising
The advising team for Chicana and Chicano Studies offers in-person as well as remote advising. We recognize that some of our students prefer face to face and others need to meet over Zoom. Either way, we want to make sure that you know someone is here to help you. Take a look below to see how to get in touch with our advising team.
Undergraduate
CCS Majors and Minors
Ready to sign up? Our current majors and minors are highly encouraged to meet at least once a semester with our undergraduate advisor. The undergraduate advisor can help with planning your schedule, deciding on future courses, answer questions about your academic plan, etc.
Dr. Kimberly Miranda
Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Advisor
kim.miranda@sjsu.edu | CL 229B | 408-924-5880
Fall 2026 Drop-In Hours (8/25-12/8)
Tuesdays 10:30am to 12:00pm | CL 229B
Zoom appointments by request, please email to schedule an appointment.
Fall 2026 Advising Flyer [pdf]
Preparing for your Meeting
To have an effective and informed advising session, we recommend you review your planner (found in your one.sjsu.edu account) and arrive with questions.
- Four year planner (for first time freshman)
- Two year planner (for transfers)
General Education
College of Social Sciences Student Success Center
Meet with a General Education (GE) Advisor either virtually or in-person, who can
help you with all of your university requirements and policies.
(408) 924-5363 | socsci-success@sjsu.edu | CL 240
Graduate Advising
If you have any questions or need help planning your graduate degree in Chicana and Chicano Studies, please contact:
Dr. Juan Pablo Mercado
Lecturer, Graduate Coordinator and Advisor
juanpablo.mercado@sjsu.edu | CL 229
Fall 2026 Drop-In Hours
Tue 4:00-5:00pm | CL 229
Collaboration
Finally, you may benefit from meeting with other faculty who have done research or had experience that interests you. We are proud to be an inclusive and supportive community, where we all work together for the success of all students. We encourage you to meet with any faculty member during their office hours. You may find an expert in our Faculty & Staff Directory.
Forms
*Note: All academic university forms can be found at the SJSU Registrar's Forms Website
