Advising
Have questions about the history major or minor? Considering changing your major to History? Trying to plan your college career or preparing for graduation?
Students can stop by any advisor’s office for drop-in advising, or email them directly if you would like to set up an appointment. A list of advisors and office hours are listed below.
It is important to meet with an advisor regularly throughout your education. When the time comes to apply for graduation, it is recommended that you meet with an advisor first to go over your Academic Requirements Report.
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Advising Office Hours
| Name & Contact | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Stephen V. Bittner steve.bittner@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3800 |
Tue: 11:00 am-12:00 pm Professor Bittner's Sign-up Link For Fall 2026 |
| Samuel Cohen samuel.cohen@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3802 |
Wed: 3:00 pm-5:00 pmoZoom Thu: 3:00 pm-5:00 pmon Zoom or in person or on Zoom Please email ahead to confirm time My Zoom link https://sonomastate.zoom.us/j/85981291919 For Fall 2026 |
| Steve Estes steve.estes@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3710 |
Tue: 2:00 pm-3:00 pmon Zoom Wed: 2:00 pm-3:00 pmon Zoom or in my office Also available by appointment Professor Estes Zoom link For Fall 2026 |
| Michelle Jolly michelle.jolly@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3702 |
Mon: 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Thu: 12:00 pm-2:00 pm Please sign up for an office hour time. Spring 2026 |
| Amy Kittelstrom kitt@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3706 |
Tue: 11:00 am-12:00 pmin my office Thu: 11:00 am-1:00 pmin my office Also available by appointment. Please email Spring 2026 |
| James Mestaz mestazj@sonoma.edu Stevenson Hall 3707 |
Tue: 2:20 pm-3:45 pm Thu: 2:20 pm-3:45 pm Also available by Zoom. Email me for link. Spring 2026 |
General Education Information
Ryan Walsh in the Advising and Transfer Center is available to assist lower-division declared students in the College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts with General Education advising. Please see a history department advisor for signatures or specific questions.
See the General Education Advising website for a detailed overview of the GE patterns.
Advising Videos
The College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts has an Advising Resources page where you can find advising videos on many topics, including:
- How to Read your ARR
- How to Use Seawolf Scheduler
- How Use "Additional Search Criteria" in MySSU to Search for GE Courses
- How to Enroll in Courses
- How to Drop/Swap Courses
- How to Waitlist for a Course