Phi Alpha Theta, the international history honor society, has an active chapter at the University. The history department sponsors many lectures, seminars, symposia and conferences which students are encouraged to attend. Students who wish to declare a major may choose an adviser on their own, or they may seek advice in choosing an adviser. Generally, students should attempt to select advisers with interests similar to or compatible with their own. Below is a listing of all departmental faculty with their basic fields of interest.
Most faculty post their office hours on their office doors.
Office hours can also be obtained by calling the history office. Declared majors consult with their advisers at least once per semester, usually during the registration period. Special problems or questions can be addressed at any time. The advising system can be an extremely valuable aid to students as they negotiate their way through the department's program. Students avoid it at their peril.