Academic Advisement

Professional academic advisors assist students with academic course planning, scheduling, registration, core course requirements and exploring various majors. Advisors also encourage students to make informed decisions about their academic career and life goals. The Academic Advisement unit works directly with students enrolled in University College, Learning Support courses, freshmen student-athletes, dual enrollment students and those who have not declared a major.

Advisement services

  • Pre-advisement planning
  • Course scheduling/registration
  • Major declaration
  • Course add/drop
  • Transient review and approval

Advisement Locations


Whiting Hall Rooms 203, 246, 249, 250, 251, 261

Contact Information:

Telephone (912) 358-4491
Email:  advise@savannahstate.edu
Facsimile: (912) 356-2744
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 20428
Savannah, Georgia 31404

Regular Office Hours:

Monday - Friday:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or by appointment

Freshman Student-Athletes
The Center for Academic Success is dedicated to providing academic support for freshman student-athletes. Academic advisors who specialize in the rules and regulations of NCAA Division I and Savannah State University assist student-athletes. Student-athletes are required to meet with their academic advisor twice each semester for course scheduling, major declaration and to review academic progress.

Study Hall
The purpose of Study Hall is to assist students in developing consistent study habits by providing a structured learning environment for students to work independently on class assignments. Study Hall is aimed at enabling students to become academically successful at Savannah State University.

Study Hall Rules

  • The time a student spends in Study Hall must be towards his/her individual academic course work.
  • No eating or drinking is allowed during Study Hall.
  • Students must sign in to receive credit for Study Hall.
  • Students are responsible for bringing all the necessary materials needed for course assignments.

Undeclared Majors
UC/CAS provides advisement to all undergraduate students who have not declared a major. In addition to course planning and scheduling, advisors assist these students in exploring different majors, identifying their career goals and with transitioning into full degree programs in the academic colleges. The advisors provide students with tools that help them to define their major and get a general idea regarding the graduate school and career options available in their chosen area of study.  

In order to serve students better, Academic Advisement offers walk-in appointments, Monday through Friday during regular office hours. Students may also schedule an appointment with an advisor by contacting Academic Advisement at (912) 358-4491.

Academic Advisement Brochure

Advisement Staff

Mary Ann Goldwire

Coordinator
Whiting Hall, Room 246
912-358-3475

goldwire@savannahstate.edu


Teah Jones

Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, Room 131
912-358-4484
joneste@savannahstate.edu

Marti S. Baker

Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, Room 250
912-358-3474
bakerma@savannahstate.edu

Lloyd McCray

Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, Room 203
912-358-4490
mccrayl@savannahstate.edu

Johnathan Gaines
Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, room 261
gainesj@savannahstate.edu

Courtney Huckabee
Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, room 203
(912) 358-4489
huckabeec@savannahstate.edu

Nikki Jackson
Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, room 249
(912) 358-4473
jacksonn@savannahstate.edu

Christian Riles
Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, room 203
(912) 358-4474
rilesc@savannahstate.edu

Alice White
Academic Advisement Specialist
Whiting Hall, room 203
whitem@savannahstate.edu