School of Communication Advising

Academic Advising|Peer Mentoring|

Career Advising|Study Abroad

ACADEMIC ADVISING

General School of Communication Advising Information

All School of Communication undergraduate students are welcome to meet with any of our advisors in the School of Communication.  For quick questions over summer, you can access Dr. Andrea Weber, and Mr. Ezequiel Jimenez messaging them directly via e-mail or on Microsoft Teams.

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

To meet with your advisor:

  • Incoming School of Communication transfer students should schedule an appointment with Dr. Weber.
  • Incoming School of Communication first year students should schedule their initial appointment with Mr. Jiminez.
  • Online appointments with faculty 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
  • Online appointments with Mr. Jimenez are conducted through the Student Success Portal. You can use this link to schedule an appointment with Mr. Jimenez: Appointment Link
  • During the Fall and Spring semesters, 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.

Summer Advising 2026

A few things to remember when meeting with Dr. Weber through Microsoft Teams:

  • For appointments, you must book using your Chapman credentials through this link for Drs Bejerano and Weber: 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 any 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 or Dr. Bejerano 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

Our 2026 Summer Peer Mentor is Camille DeWilde (dewilde@chapman.edu).

Meet Camille DeWilde! – Student Advisory Board Member – School of Communication

Reach out to Camille this summer (or a School of Communication Peer Mentor during the fall/spring semesters) via e-mail or visit virtually during office hours:

  • To better understand 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)

She can’t wait to meet you!

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):

School of Communication Career Services

Meet Camryn Sievers, our School of Communication Career Services advisor.

You can also visit your School of Communication Career Advisor, Camryn Sievers online or in Doti 206 for assistance with navigating Career and Professional Development Center resources, applying for internships, resume and cover letter writing and interviewing help! You can schedule an appointment with here via this link: Career Appointment

 

Career Advisor Appointment and Drop-in Schedule: (Doti 206)

 

 

Career Peer In-Person Drop-Ins are available as well 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.

 

 

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 Faculty and Staff 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