Apply to a Minor

Applying to a College of Science Minor 

Please complete steps A and  B to apply to a College of Science Minor.

Students interested in applying for a College of Science Minor should contact the minor advisor and complete a Minor Form. Before your application can be submitted, the minor form must be signed by the minor advisor. Mathematics, Computer Science, and Chemistry Minors do not require the minor advisor's signature prior to submitting the minor application. All other College of Science minor forms must be signed by the minor advisor prior to submitting the google form application.

1. 1. 1. Minor Forms and Assigned Advisors:
         
         1. Astronomy Minor Form [pdf]
            • Ranko Heindl, Physics & Astronomy Minor Advisor
              
              • ranko.heindl@sjsu.edu
         2. Atmospheric and Seismic Hazards Minor Form [pdf]
            • Qian Tan, Meteorology Minor Advisor
              
              • qian.tan@sjsu.edu
         3. Bioinformatics Minor Form [pdf]
            • Bree Grillo-Hill (Biology and Chemistry Majors), Bioinformatics Minor Advisor
              
              • bree.grillo-hill@sjsu.edu
            • Philip Heller (Computer Science Majors), Bioinformatics Minor Advisor
              
              • philip.heller@sjsu.edu
         4. Biological Sciences Minor Form [pdf]
            • Scott Shaffer, Biology Minor Advisor
              
              • scott.shaffer@sjsu.edu
         5. Broadcast Meteorology Minor Form [pdf]
            • Qian Tan, Meteorology Minor Advisor
              
              • qian.tan@sjsu.edu
         6. Chemistry Minor Form [pdf]
            • Jamie Alea, Chemistry Minor Advisor
              
              • Students are not required to secure the chemistry minor advisor's signature prior to submitting the minor application. However, if you have questions, please complete the Chemistry Minor Advising Request Form
         7. Climate Change Strategies Minor Form [pdf]
            • Qian Tan, Meteorology Minor Advisor
              
              • qian.tan@sjsu.edu
         8. Computer Science Minor Form [pdf]
            • Rula Khayrallah, Computer Science Minor Advisor
              
              • rula.khayrallah@sjsu.edu
         9. Geology Minor Form [pdf]
            • Kim Blisniuk, Geology Minor Advisor
              
              • kimberly.blisniuk@sjsu.edu
         10. Mathematics Minor Form [pdf] OR Statistics Minor Form [pdf]
             1. Bem Cayco, Mathematics Minor Advisor
                
                • bem.cayco@sjsu.edu
                  • Students are not required to secure the mathematics minor advisor's signature prior to submitting the minor application. However, please read the Mathematics Minor Information on the Math Dept. website before completing the mathematics minor form. 
         11. Mathematics, For K-8 Teachers Minor Form [pdf]
             • Cheryl Roddick, Math Education for K-12 Teachers Minor Advisor
               
               • cheryl.roddick@sjsu.edu
         12. Meteorology Minor Form [pdf]
             • Qian Tan, Meteorology Minor Advisor
               
               • qian.tan@sjsu.edu
         13. Physics Minor Form [pdf]
             • Ranko Heindl, Physics Minor Advisor
               
               • ranko.heindl@sjsu.edu
         14. Science Minor Form [pdf]
             • Elizabeth McGee, Science Minor Advisor
               
               • elizabeth.mcgee@sjsu.edu
         15. Science Education Minor Form [pdf]
             • Resa Kelly, Science Education Minor Advisor
               
               • scied@sjsu.edu
         16. Statistics Minor Form [pdf]
         17. Wildfire Science Minor Form [pdf]
             • Qian Tan, Meteorology Minor Advisor
               
               • qian.tan@sjsu.edu
      2. Once you have a signed and completed Minor Form, you may Request a Minor Application. Mathematics, Computer Science, and Chemistry minor applicants can request a minor application without a signed minor form.
         • Note: you must be logged in with your SJSU email address to access the form. 
         • You should receive the Minor Application 5-15 working business days after you have completed the request.
      3. All Minor Applications and supporting documents must be submitted by the deadline. Late applications will NOT be accepted
         • Fall semester: October 1
         • Spring semester: March 1
           
      4. Your Minor Application will be processed 4-6 weeks after submission.