Advising

Students can take advantage of meeting individually with professors in their major. They can consult with full-time faculty to make a comprehensive and realistic academic plan based upon their interests, strengths, and goals. They can also discuss other important aspects of media studies, including learning about contemporary media-making and the media field, internships, service learning and study abroad opportunities, career plans and graduate school.

How do I take advantage of advising?

Advising works best if you are making your own decisions. Each time you meet your adviser, consider your overall goals, your short-term plans, and the specific questions you need to ask. Take notes in your meeting so you won’t forget.

How do I get an adviser?

You will be assigned a Media Studies adviser your first semester. You will also be assigned another adviser if you add the Journalism or Film Studies minor. Each adviser consults with you about the requirements specific to your major, minor or core.

Students are assigned an Academic Success Coach by the Center for Academic and Student Achievement (CASA). CASA offers programs such as New Student Orientation, Back-on-Track Program, and a variety of Peak Performance Sessions.

How do I find the names of my advisers?

  1. Log into myUSF
  2. Click on the "Student" button in the middle Self Service box
  3. Click on “Student Records”
  4. Click on “Degree Evaluation”

When can I see my adviser?

Each Media Studies, Journalism, and Film Studies adviser has regular weekly office hours:

There is no need to make an appointment with your adviser during their regular office hours. If these hours don’t work out for you, please email your adviser to set up another time.

To make an appointment with your Academic Success Coach, please visit CASA.

What should I prepare for my first meeting with my adviser?

  • Think about your reasons for attending college
  • Think carefully about which major suits you the best
  • Find out about your degree and program requirements
  • Prepare a list of classes you’d like to take
  • Research the services available on campus
  • If you are a transfer student, make sure to bring the syllabi for courses that might substitute for Media Studies (Film Studies, Journalism).

What should I prepare for the registration planning meeting each semester?

  • Review your Degree Evaluation page to see which courses are outstanding
  • Look at the upcoming course schedule for the next semester
  • Prepare a list of classes you’d like to take
  • Update your four-year degree plan (schedule of classes)
  • If studying abroad and/or taking courses at other institutions, see “Taking Courses at Other Institutions.”
  • If you are a transfer student, make sure to bring the syllabi for courses that might substitute for Media Studies (Film Studies, Journalism).