Advising
Adding an Art Minor
Email Bill Alley, bill.alley@sjsu.edu, for more information about changing your major, adding a minor or applying for graduation.
Undergraduate and Graduate Advisors List
Bachelor of Art (BA) in Studio Practice
Prof. Binh Danh (Photography)
Office: DH 401C
binh.danh@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-4489
Office Hours: T 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Prof. Valerie Mendoza (Photography)
Office: DH 401C
valerie.mendoza@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-4693
Office Hours: T 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Prof. Robin Lasser
robin.lasser@sjsu.edu
(510) 282-6993
Office Hours: T/R 11:00am - 12:00pm
Prof. Shaun O'Dell (Pictorial Art)
Office: ART 315
shaun.odell@sjsu.edu
(408)924-4404
Office Hours: W 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Prof. Adam Shiverdecker (Spatial Art)
Office: IS 124C
adam.shiverdecker@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M/W 11:00am - 12:00pm (appointment required)
Prof. Shannon Wright (Spatial Art)
Office: ART 119
shannon.wright@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prof. Andrew Blanton (DMA)
On sabbatical for Spring 2022
Office: ART 311
andrew.blanton@sjsu.edu
Prof. Craig Hobbs (DMA)
Office: ART 319
gcraig.hobbs@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: W 10:00am – 12:00pm
Prof. Rhonda Holberton (DMA)
Office: ART 319
rhonda.holberton@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M 10:00am - 4:10pm, W 1:45pm-2:45pm
Prof. Chelsea Thompto (DMA)
Office: ART 311
chelsea.thompto@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: T 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Preparation for Teaching
Prof. Barbara Hughes
Office: ART 333
barbara.hughes@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: T/R 2:30pm - 4:30pm (appointment required)
Art History and Visual Culture
Prof. Anthony Raynsford
Office: ART 123
anthony.raynsford@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: T 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Prof. Dore Bowen
Office: ART 123
dore.bowen@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: W 10:00am – 12:00pm
Bachelor Of Fine Arts – B.F.A Degree and Master of Fine Arts – MFA Degree
Digital Media Art
Prof. Andrew Blanton
On sabbatical for Spring 2022
Office: ART 311
andrew.blanton@sjsu.edu
Prof. Craig Hobbs
Office: ART 319
gcraig.hobbs@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: W 10:00am - 12:00pm
Prof. Rhonda Holberton
Office: ART 319
rhonda.holberton@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M 3:10pm - 4:10pm, W 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Prof. Chelsea Thompto
Office: ART 311
chelsea.thompto@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: T 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Photography
Prof. Binh Danh
Office: DH 401C
binh.danh@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-4489
Office Hours: T 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Prof. Valerie Mendoza
Office: DH 401C
valerie.mendoza@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-4693
Office Hours: T 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Prof. Robin Lasser
robin.lasser@sjsu.edu
(510) 282-6993
Office Hours: T/R 11:00am - 12:00pm
Pictorial Art
Prof. Shaun O'Dell
Office: ART 315
shaun.odell@sjsu.edu
(408)924-4404
Office Hours: W 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spatial Art
Prof. Adam Shiverdecker
Office: IS 124C
adam.shiverdecker@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M/W 11:00am - 12:00pm (appointment required)
Prof. Shannon Wright
Office: ART 119
shannon.wright@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M 10:00am - 12:00pm
M.A. Program Contact
Prof. Anthony Raynsford
Office: ART 123
anthony.raynsford@sjsu.edu
(408) 924-4320
Office Hours: T 2:00pm - 4:00pm
M.F.A Program Coordinator
Prof. Rhonda Holberton
Office: ART 319
rhonda.holberton@sjsu.edu
Office Hours: M 3:10pm - 4:10pm, W 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Special Advising Needs
Students with special advising questions or concerns, please contact the Program Coordinator of your area. Program Coordinators are listed by Area in the Contact Us section of this site under About Us or click here.
General Education (GE) advising
For General Education (GE) advising, please contact the H&A Student Success Center: Room CL 244 or 408-924-5095 or ha-successcenter@sjsu.edu
SJSU Course Catalog
Refer to the San Jose State University Course Catalog for information on SJSU, updated catalog and course descriptions.
Advising Guide: Materials and Forms
Visit the Forms page for materials and links relating to advising or graduations. Please check with the main Art and Art History Office if an online form is out-of-date, incomplete, or if you need a form not listed here.