Exploratory Student Success Center

Undeclared Student Advising at the Exploratory SSC!

The Exploratory Student Success Center serves undeclared undergraduate students. Our center plays a critical role in providing exploratory/undeclared students with general education academic advising and assisting them with navigating the change of major process. We work closely with other Student Success Centers and the Career Center to connect our students with resources to help them transition into their desired major.

Drop-In Hours

Fall 2025 Drop-In Advising
Sept 16 - Dec 8

*No Drop-Ins available on 9/25/25. Our office will be closed all day 9/25.

Monday: 10-11am (virtual) & 2-3pm (in-person)
Tuesday: 9-10am (virtual) & 3-4pm (virtual)
Wednesday: 11-12pm (virtual)
Thursday: 11-12pm (in-person) & 2-3pm (in-person)
Friday: 2-3pm (virtual)

Drop-ins are for quick 10–15 minute questions, no appointment needed and served on a first-come, first-served basis. Join us in-person at the Undergraduate Advising Hub or virtually via Zoom. For virtual drop-ins, check in through Spartan Connect during drop-in hours.

Please select 'Academic Advising' for the service area and 'Drop-In: Exploratory' for the service.

Academic Advising Appointments

Exploratory students must meet with their assigned Exploratory Student Academic Success Specialist (advisor) each semester. Additionally, an advising hold will be placed on your account every semester. This hold will prevent you from registrering for courses for the upcoming semester. Please meet with your assigned Exploratory advisor to plan your class schedule for next semester and have your advising hold removed. Please check your emails and Spartan Connect messages for more information.

*Please note, the advising holds will not removed by attending drop-ins. Students MUST schedule a full appointment.

Make an Appointment

FALL 2025 Assigned Exploratory Advisor

Frosh 2025 Cohort:
Started Fall 2025
Advisor Assignments by Last Name

Mitzi Garcia Hernandez: A-La
Tyana Kendrick: Lb-Z

Continuing Students:
Started before Fall 25 & will have under 60 units at the end of this semester.
Advisor Assignments by Last Name

Crystal Lam: A-Pala
Melissa Zamora: Palb - Z

High Unit Students:
Started before Fall 25 & will have more than 60 units at the end of this semester.
Advisor Assignments by # of Units

Melissa Zamora: 60-77 units
Mitzi Garcia Hernandez: 78-89.5
Gabriela Saucedo- 90+

Career Center Resources

Unsure on what major or career you'd like to pursue? Take the Focus2 self-assesment. This self-assessment will help you explore majors and careers while discovering your work interest.

Once you complete this self-assessment, schedule an appointment with a Career Center Counselor to discuss your results.

Check your SJSU Emails

Please check your SJSU Gmail regularly for important advising updates. If you have not updated your preferred email address all communication will be sent to your assigned SJSU email address.

Set Your Preferred Email Address

Exploratory SSC Updates

We moved locations! The Exploratory Student Sucess Center has reopened in-person as a part of the Undergraduate Advising Hub at the Student Services Center (1st floor). The Student Services Center is located inside the North Parking Garage on the corner of S. 10th and E. San Fernando Street.