Undergraduate
Advising
USF College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) | Academic Advising
For a complete overview of Academic Advising and instructions for all departments within the USF College of Arts and Sciences, please visit the CAS Academic Advising page.
USF Department of World Languages | Academic Advising
For information and advising on a Minor or Bachelor of Arts in World Languages and Cultures, please contact one of our department's Undergraduate Advisors, Andrew Bird and Christina Csensich.
Christina Csensich | Andrew Bird |
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Andrew Bird’s availability varies; please check Archivum for current openings. |
For questions related to World Languages & Cultures, please email LanguagesAdvise@usf.edu for assistance.
Appointments & Drop-Ins
- Appointments are available through Archivum for current students.
- Student not yet admitted may schedule an appointment through Bookings.
- Please visit the CAS Academic Advising page for instructions and more information about advising appointments.
- Drop-Ins are only available during high-demand times & for current USF students.
- Drop-in times can be found in the drop-in calendar, and will be announced on the World Languages & Cultures Canvas page in advance.
- Instructions for drop-ins can be found on the CAS Academic Advising page and here.
Frequently Asked Questions & Reminders
Registration FAQ & Reminders
- How do I Search/Register for Classes?
https://www.usf.edu/registrar/register/index.aspx - Academic Regulations Committee (ARC): https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/undergraduate/arc-petitions.aspx
- Holds – check your account to see what kind of hold you have and what action is required
from you
- AA: First year advising hold: you must first complete the CAS AA Tutorial in Canvas and email your major advisor (an appointment is optional, but strongly recommended)
- AP: Academic Probation: you must schedule an appointment (CAS students must first complete the AP Tutorial in Canvas)
- CC: Cashier’s Hold: you will need to pay a balance to the University to have this hold lifted; the cashier is in SVC 1039
- MJ: Major Declaration
- IM and/or MH: Student Health Services requires documentation from you
- Other: Student Self-Service should tell you which office to contact to have the hold removed - Registration times: can be found on your Student Self-Service account and are determined by the Registrar’s Office. If you have any questions or concerns about your specific time, then you will need to contact the Registrar. (Registration time table)
- If you are getting an error message when you attempt to register, then one of the following common issues may apply:
- The course does not exist or is no longer available (e.g., cancelled section)
- Double-check that the CRN matches
- Double-check the semester in which you are searching for classes
- The course is full
- The course is class/level restricted, which usually means that you must be at least a junior (or post-baccalaureate) to register
Advising FAQ & Reminders
- When emailing advisors:
- You MUST include your University ID Number in any email to advisors; we cannot answer your questions until we have that information
- Most registration questions can be answered via email, but please include as much detail as possible about your question(s) - World Languages & Cultures advising inbox:
World Languages: languagesadvise@usf.edu
(Students MUST include their UID# with every email). - Advisors typically DO NOT take walk-in appointments.
- Students can schedule an appointment with one of the WLC advisors in Archivum (or Bookings, if they are not an active/current student) for any available timeslot up to 14 days in advance.
- Appointments can be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams using your USF account, or in-person at BEH 201
- Advisors follow a hybrid schedule. Andrew Bird's designated on-campus days are Monday through Wednesday. Christina Csensich will be on campus Wednesday through Friday (both subject to change as needed). Check Archivum for current openings.
- The College of Arts & Science (CAS) Advising website includes a lot of useful information for students (e.g., how to make an appointment, drop-in calendars, etc.).
For Information About Advising on USF Regional Campuses
USF Sarasota-Manatee
If you want to learn more about the Spanish program, please contact Prof. Roberto Jiménez.
For academic advising, please contact Mr. Topher Mowry.
USF St. Petersburg
The USFSP Campus no longer offers a major or minor with World Languages and Culture.
Please contact Mr. Frederic Leveziel for questions about Spanish & French courses.