About CCJS Advising:

The Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) Advising Office is staffed by two full-time academic advisors and a full-time professional development advisor. They are happy to answer your questions regarding the CCJS major, course requirements, internship opportunities, and more. 

CCJS does not require mandatory advising, but we strongly recommends students meet with an advisor once a semester to discuss their progress in the major and selection of classes. Please refer to the FAQs page on our blog for answers to common advising questions. 

CCJS Advising is open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday for appointments, phone calls, and drop-in advising.

 

Contact Information:

CCJS Advising Office
2201 LeFrak Hall
7251 Preinkert Drive
College Park, Maryland 20742-8235

Email: ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu
  • The best way to reach CCJS Advising is through email. If you prefer to email a specific advisor directly, see the links below for direct contact information
  • Please allow 48 business hours for a response.
Phone: (301) 405-4729
  • You can call the CCJS Advising office front desk during the above office hours to be directed to an available advisor.
  • If the advisors do not answer the phone during office hours, they may be working with another student or in a meeting. You can leave a voicemail and they will follow up via phone call or email.
Appointments (virtual or in-person): scheduled via TerpEngage/email with 24-hour notice required
  • In-person appointments will take place in 2201 LeFrak Hall. Virtual appointments will receive a Zoom link via the TerpEngage notification system.
    • CCJS majors: log into TerpEngage using your Directory ID and password. Be sure to select your appointment location. Adding a short summary is helpful.
    • Non-majors: email three dates, times, preferred method (Zoom/in-person), and a brief summary of your request.
  • Appointments and appointment methods can be changed/cancelled through TerpEngage. If you are having trouble doing so, please email CCJS Advising.
  • There is a 10-minute grace period for appointments. You will be required to reschedule your appointment if you are unable to make it to your appointment by the end of the grace period.
Drop-Ins: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM in 2201 LeFrak Hall
  • If you have quick questions about your class schedule, course registration, course permissions, etc. you can meet with an advisor without an appointment. Drop-ins are reserved for brief 10-15 minute meetings.
  • For more extensive questions, please schedule a 30 minute appointment.
  • CCJS Advising closes intermittently for meetings and may not be always be available for drop-in advising. Therefore, we encourage students to call ahead or schedule an appointment.

NOTE: All students who want to declare CCJS as their major should review the Declaring the CCJS Major page before contacting CCJS Advising.

 

The CCJS Advising Staff:

Diane Hou (she/her)
Advising Manager & Academic Advisor

Nicole Amonett (she/her)
Associate Director of Student Success & Academic Advisor

Shannon Sibel (she/her)
Career Outreach Specialist

Alexandra Atherton (she/her)
Peer Advisor

 

Advising Expectations and Policies

As a University of Maryland student, you are an informed and active participant in your education.  Therefore, you should: 

  • Know your benchmark/gateway and degree requirements.
  • Develop a graduation plan to ensure a timely graduation
  • Review your academic audit and evaluate your career planning process during your junior year
  • Take appropriate actions to remove registration blocks and register on time
  • Adhere to University, College, and Departmental policies and deadlines
  • Be responsible for your academic actions and decisions

Academic and Career Planning advisors at both the departmental and college level (Feller Center) are here to assist you in meeting your educational and professional goals. Therefore, we are committed to the following: 

  • Introducing you to major and University requirements upon your entrance to CCJS
  • Providing assistance during academic difficulty
  • Referring you to helpful campus resources
  • Providing academic and career advising throughout your undergraduate career