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Required Science Advising for CFS & PHY Majors

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Required Science Advising for CFS & PHY Majors

The following departments have Required Science Advising for their intended majors: Chemistry & Fermentation Sciences (CFS) and Physics & Astronomy (PHY). Required Science Advising allows you to build connections with faculty in your department and ensure that you are on track with your major coursework. Watch your App State email for a reminder from UC Advising about how to complete Required Science Advising. 

Once you have completed your Required Science Advising AND your UC Required Advising, you can find your PIN for registration in the Notes section at the bottom of your DegreeWorks worksheet.  IF you don't see it in the DegreeWorks notes within 48 hours or your registration time is imminent, contact UC Academic Advising at advising@appstate.edu or 828-262-2167 (M-F, 8 am - 5 pm).

How to Complete Required Science Advising

CHEMISTRY & FERMENTATION SCIENCES MAJORS

Schedule your Required Science Advising:

  1. Complete the form on this link, Spring 2026 CFS Google form.
  2. Check the email you receive from the CFS Department to see who your assigned faculty advisor is.
  3. YOU must email that faculty advisor directly to make an appointment.

If your faculty advisor does not contact you back within two business days, email chemschedule@appstate.edu.

PHYSICS AND PRE-ENGINEERING MAJORS:

  • Complete the PHY pre-advising form at this link.

  • Once you complete the form, you will receive an email from Dr. Madeline Hinckle or Dr. Brooke Hester with departmental advising information for Spring 2026. If you do not receive this email please reach out to hesterbc@appstate.edu or hincklemt@appstate.edu. You are welcome to request an advising meeting after receiving the advising email from Dr. Hinckle or Dr. Hester.

GEOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE MAJORS:

The GES Dept. does NOT do Required Science Advising. 

HOWEVER, intended GES majors who need to take GES 2750/2751/2752 in the next semester should watch for an email from a GES faculty advisor explaining how to make an appointment. During this appointment, the GES faculty advisor who will help you get the permits they need to get into these classes.