Undergraduate Major Advising

Every prospective PoliSci student must find their own adviser in order to declare the Political Science major. Steps to take when finding a Political Science Major Adviser:

1) Consider asking professors with whom you have taken a class.
2) Research those professors' research interests online: http://polisci.stanford.edu/research.html.
3) E-mail one or two of the professors that interest you and ask when they hold their office hours.
4) Make an office hours appt to talk to them about potential advising.
5) If you have trouble or can't find anyone, e-mail Hana Meckler for suggestions and advice.

Who can be an adviser?

Anyone affiliated with the department and located on this page: http://polisci.stanford.edu/faculty.html


When do I need an adviser?

Your adviser must personally sign your major declaration form and you will not be approved for the PoliSci major until you obtain this signature. All undergraduates must declare their major by no later than the end of Fall Quarter of their Junior year.

Can I change my adviser?

Of course. This is not set in stone, although it is beneficial for you to establish and maintain a relationship. However, you can change your adviser at any time. Simply notify Hana Meckler to make the change official.

How often should I meet with my adviser?

Most students do not actually meet that often. Your advisers should not be involved in the details of your quarterly academic planning, or your overall degree progress. For that, you can e-mail Hana Meckler at any time.
Many students approach their advisers to talk about summer opportunities, quarterly research opportunites, and post-graduation opportunities. Also many advisers typically oversee independent directed readings and are resources for class research papers.

Peer Advising

Political Science Peer Advisers 2009-2010

Still have questions? Learn more about Political Science from students experienced in course planning, research, OSP & SIW courses, and juggling the multiple opportunities available at Stanford!

Cristina Cordova
Cordova1@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: Political Theory
Ethics in Society Honors Program
Minor: Urban Studies
Stanford in Florence
Senior

Stephanie Majerowicz
smajerow@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: International Relations
Political Science Honors Program
Minor: Economics
Summer Research College
Stanford in Washington
Senior

Jose Armando Perez-Gea
perezgea@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: Political Theory
Secondary Major: Public Policy
Coterm in Philosophy
Political Science Honors Program
Senior

Ryan Woessner
Woessner@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: American Politics
Political Science Honors Program
Minor: Modern Languages
Summer Research College
Senior