The Criminology and Criminal Justice (CCJS) Advising Office is staffed by two full-time academic advisors and a full-time Career Outreach Specialist. They are happy to answer your questions regarding the CCJS major, course requirements, internship opportunities, and more.  CCJS Advising is open for drop-in, virtual, and in-person appointments 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Contact Information:

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

E-mail: ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu
Blog: umdccjs.blogspot.com
Telephone:  (301) 405-4729
Fax: (301) 314-9355

  • Email - The best way to reach CCJS Advising is through email at ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu. If you prefer to email a specific advisor directly, see the links below for direct contact information
  • Phone - You can call the CCJS Advising office front desk at (301) 405-4729 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, so please leave a voice message and they will return your call
  • Scheduled Appointments - To schedule a virtual, phone, or in-person appointment, please email CCJS Advising at ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu. In the email include: 1. Your full name. 2.  Your UID number.  3. Three days and times you would like to meet (appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM).  4.  If you prefer a Zoom or in-person appointment. 5. One-to-three sentences on why you are scheduling an appointment and the questions that you have. 
  • Drop-Ins - If you have quick questions about your class schedule, course registration, course permissions, etc. you can meet with an advisor in 2201 LeFrak Hall without an appointment during the specified days and times listed below for drop-in hours.  Drop-ins are reserved for brief 10-15 minute meetings.  For more extensive questions, please schedule a 30 minute appointment.  In-person drop-in advising will be available 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.

CCJS Advising Office Hours are 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday

  • CCJS Advising will be closed intermittently for meetings, therefore, we encourage students to call ahead or schedule an appointment
  • Students who are not declared CCJS majors can schedule an appointment by emailing ccjsadvising [at] umd.edu
  • Scheduled appointments are available 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Monday through Friday
  • Phone lines are open 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday through Friday

NOTE: All students who want to declare CCJS as their major, should visit our Declaring the CCJS Major page.

 

The CCJS Advising Staff:

Diane Hou
Academic Advisor

Nicole Amonett (on family leave for the Spring 2025 semester)
Academic Advisor

Shannon Sibel
Career Outreach Specialist

 

CCJS Advising strongly recommends that students meet with advisors once a semester to discuss their progress in the major and selection of classes.  Students need to contact advising to get electronic stamps for CCJS courses that require prerequisites.