Getting an Advisor, Barnard Political Science

SELECTING A MAJOR ADVISOR

Selecting an Advisor in Political Science:

You select a major advisor when you declare a major in Political Science (or a double or combined major), usually in the second semester of your sophomore year, or any time thereafter.
- You should obtain the Major Declaration Form from the Registrar's Office.
- A list of faculty in the department who are accepting advisees (some may already have their quota filled) will be posted on the bulletin board and online.
- Introduce yourself to the faculty member whom you would like to be your advisor (during office hours or by making an appointment) and obtain her or his signature on the Major Declaration Form. Note: Your major advisor can sign for the department chair, even though the chair's signature is requested on the registrar's form.
- Return a copy of the completed form to the Departmental Administrator, Nell Dillon-Ermers, in 417-A Lehman, and return the original to the Registrar's Office.
Due date:
- Take the steps above by the Major Declaration deadline, listed in the Barnard Catalogue calendar.
Changing an Advisor:

You may change your advisor at any time by following the steps above.

When Your Advisor Goes on Leave . . . .
- When your advisor has a leave or sabbatical, or is otherwise unavailable in the coming semester, she or he will inform you beforehand. Note: It is *your* responsibility to change your advisor in time for the next semester's registration period, by following the steps above. You may ask to switch back to your original advisor when she or he returns from sabbatical or leave.
Due date:
- Preferably after getting your program for next semester signed by your current advisor but prior to the end of the current semester, OR
- up to a week before program-filing for the following semester. This would allow the Registrar's records to be updated in time for the new advisor to sign your on-line program.