Undergraduate Major Advising
Every prospective PoliSci student must find their own advisor in order to declare the Political Science major. Steps to take when finding a Political Science Major Advisor:
| 1) Consider asking professors whom you have taken a class with. |
| 2) Research those professors' interests and area specialties 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 advisor?
| Anyone affiliated with the department and located on this page: http://polisci.stanford.edu/faculty.html |
When do I need an advisor?
| Your advisor 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 advisor?
| 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 advisor at any time. Simply notify Hana Meckler to make the change official. |
How often should I meet with my advisor?
| Most students do not actually meet that often. Your advisors 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 advisors to talk about summer opportunities, quarterly research opportunites, and post-graduation opportunities. Also many advisors typically oversee independent directed readings and are resources for class research papers. |
Peer Advising
Political Science Peer Advisers 2008-2009
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!
Stuart Baimel
sbaimel@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: Comparative Politics
CISAC Honors Program
Research Assistant
Stanford in Washington
Senior
Scott Keyes
smkeyes@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: American Politics
Political Science Honors Program
Minor: History
Overseas Program: Santiago, Chile
Senior
Yoon Jee Kim
yjk204@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: Political Theory
Ethics in Society Honors Program
Summer Research College
Senior
Jose Perez-Gea
perezgea@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: Political Theory
Secondary Major: Public Policy
CDDRL Research Seminar attendee
Junior
Isheta Salgaocar
isheta@stanford.edu
Primary Concentration: International Relations
Double Major: English; Minor: Economics
Research Assistant
Senior