School of Communication Advising

Academic Advising|Peer Mentoring|Study Abroad|Careers

ACADEMIC ADVISING

All School of Communication undergraduate students are welcome to meet with any of our advisors in the School of Communication. At least one advisor is available every day, Monday through Friday, during the fall and spring semesters. For quick questions, you can also access Dr. Arleen Bejerano, Dr. Andrea Weber, and Mr. Ezequiel Jimenez messaging them directly on Microsoft Teams.

You can also meet with a Peer Mentor to discuss many of your questions (see below for more information).

To meet with your advisor:

  • Online appointments are conducted through Microsoft Teams (not Zoom). Microsoft Teams is available for free using your Chapman credentials. You can learn more about using Microsoft Teams here: Microsoft Teams information. You can book your appointment with a School of Communication Advisor here: Appointment Link
  • Fall and Spring Semester walk-in hours are in-person (second floor of Doti Hall) and do NOT require an appointment. Students will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis during walk-in hours.

HINT: If you can’t find an appointment, come see us during walk-in hours! Walk-in hours tend to be slow after the first hour.

Registration Advising Hours

Please note that 11/25-11/29 is Thanksgiving Break. We will not be having walk-in hours during this time and response time to Teams Messages and E-mails may be slower than usual.

Dr. Arleen Bejerano

    • Wednesday: (1-4): Walk-in to Doti 211

Dr. Andrea Weber

    • Tuesday (11:00-2:00): Walk-in to Doti 203
    • Thursday (10:30-1:30):
    • Thursday (11/7) 1:30-4:00 Walk-in to Doti 203

Mr. Ezequiel Jimenez

    • Monday and Thursday (1:30-4): Walk-in to Doti 206
    • Monday – Friday mornings (9-12) and Wednesday afternoons (1:30-4):

 

A few things to remember when using Microsoft Teams:

  • For appointments, you must book using your Chapman credentials through this link: Online appointment link
    • Download Microsoft Teams before your appointment (it is free using your Chapman credentials).
    • Please be logged in to Microsoft Teams during your appointment window. A program advisor will reach out to you via Video Chat during your appointment window.
    • If you are not in California, please remember that appointments are PST.

Reach out to either advisor (Dr. Weber or Mr. Jimenez) if you want:

  • To review your major program evaluation
  • To ask questions about your schedule (both short and long term)
  • Help researching minors or double majors that match your interests
  • Help planning your SoC courses
  • Help adding another Major, Minor, or Themed Inquiry
  • Assistance with GE courses, transfer credit, or general advising questions

Reach out to Dr. Weber if you want:

    • Study abroad approvals
    • To talk about internship opportunities
    • To find out more about future career paths.
    • Answers to articulation questions (transferring/taking courses at other institutions)

Reach out to Mr. Jimenez if you want:

    • To complete a Graduation Check
    • Discuss Probation Questions or Issues

PEER MENTORING

Reach out to a School of Communication Peer Mentor via e-mail or visit during walk-in hours on the second floor lobby couches of Doti Hall  (check the SoC Info Portal on Canvas for times) if you want:

  • Assistance understanding your program evaluation
  • To learn about ways to get involved with SoC groups on campus
  • To ask about the student experience in School of Communication major courses and instructor teaching styles
  • To receive advice about resources and support on campus (advice, resources, support)

They can’t wait to meet you!

STUDY ABROAD/GLOBAL EDUCATION

The School of Communication faculty encourage you to study abroad at some point during your college career. Meeting regularly with your School of Communication Academic Advisors will assure that this is something you can do during your time at Chapman. You have many options to study abroad including Travel Courses, International Internships, and full semester programs!

You should already have your Global First Steps just from taking COM or SCC 100 at Chapman University!

Your next step is to meet with your School of Communication Global Education Advisor, Jordan Kaiser (she/her).

You can also reach out to the Center for Global Education or look at all of the opportunities you have to explore the world here: Global Education  

CAREER ASSISTANCE

You have so many potential fields to discover as a student in the School of Communication. We recommend you explore some of our School of Communication specific Career Resources (student internship blogs, alumni profiles, networking/job opportunities):

You can also visit a Career Peer for assistance with navigating the Career and Professional Development Center resources, applying for internships, resume and cover letter writing and interviewing help!

Career House Drop-In Hour Schedule:

In-person and virtual

Fall 2024 Drop-Ins

Tuesdays – 2pm-4pm

Wednesdays – 2pm-4pm

Hosted weekly, starting the week of August 26 to December 6

Last call for drop-ins is at 3:50PM

In-Person Drop-Ins: Come visit us at the Career House!

*Virtual Drop-Ins Zoom link: https://chapman.zoom.us/j/98951654936 (Meeting ID: 989 5165 4936)

*Note that you will be required to sign into Zoom with your Chapman SSO account login to access the virtual room. Virtual drop-ins are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, one at a time from the waiting room.