Pre-orientation advising contact: hdfs@gmu.edu
Pre-Orientation Advising for New Students
Welcome to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences!
Our academic advisors look forward to supporting you throughout your studies at GMU. During the virtual advising and registration portion of your orientation, you will have the opportunity to meet your major advisor and enroll in your first semester courses. All of our programs are able to provide pre-orientation advising for new transfer students, and some may provide pre-orientation advising for new freshmen.
How to request a pre-orientation advising appointment:
Starting May 1, Fall 2025 incoming students may request pre-orientation advising with their major advisor. Appointments may be scheduled through Patriot Connect (connect.gmu.edu) or by contacting your advisor through the major-specific information below. Please note, students who receive pre-orientation advising are still required to attend the virtual and on-campus sessions.
View our recommendations for how to make the most of your pre-orientation advising appointment.
Pre-orientation advising contact: Katy Hoepf, Academic Advisor, khoepf@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Dr. Heidi Gearhart, Art History Undergraduate Director, hgearhar@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: COMM Advising Team, cdadvice@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising info: https://english.gmu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate-academic-advising
Please visit the CLS pre-orientation advising website for more information and instructions from the CLS advisors.
Pre-orientation advising contact: Mary Getsey Bernier, Academic Advisor, mbernier@gmu.edu
Visit the English Department undergraduate advising page for information about drop-in hours and appointments.
Pre-orientation advising contact: evssinfo@gmu.edu
Concentrations in: Arabic, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish
Pre-orientation advising contact: Ms. Xi Chen, Academic Advisor, xchen8@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Erika Marquina, Academic Advisor, gloa@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Dr. Sam Collins, History Undergraduate Director, scolline@gmu.edu, or Ms. Carrie Grabo, Undergraduate Coordinator, cgrabo1@gmu.edu.
Pre-orientation advising contact: bis@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Dr. Sara Montiel, smontiel@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Katy Hoepf, Academic Advisor, khoepf@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: PSYC Advising Team, ugpsyc@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Katy Hoepf, Academic Advisor, khoepf@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Dr. Steven Barnes, Program Director, sbarnes3@gmu.edu
Pre-orientation advising contact: Katy Hoepf, Academic Advisor, khoepf@gmu.edu