Thinking about Changing your major?

Students seeking to transfer to the Human Development and Family Studies department should schedule an appointment with the department’s academic advisor, Ms. Kelly Schaefers. Please request a “change of major” advising appointment. The best method of contact is via email: Kschaefers@ches.ua.edu. 

who is my advisor?

​If you are unsure who your academic advisor is you can view your Degree Works for that information. In the top section, at the bottom of the second column, you will see the “advisor” section. If you click on your advisor’s name, you can email them directly from DegreeWorks. 

How to schedule an appointment with your advisor outside of the departments advising period?

• The best method of scheduling an appointment with your advisor is to contact your advisor through email.
• If your advisor is unavailable and you have a general question you may contact the department’s academic advisor at kschaefers@ches.ua.edu.