Departmental Advising and Support

Students in the African Studies Program can either receive support from the director of African studies or connect with an academic and career advisor through Tykeson Hall. Our program director is available to meet with students remotely to talk about class planning, minor requirements, the graduate specialization, or other questions

If you have already declared the African studies minor, set up a 15-minute appointment with the program director to plan your courses. Download the minor worksheet below and bring it with you to your advising appointment. To sign up for a meeting time email the program director or click on the link below.

All graduating seniors are encouraged to set up a remote appointment with a Tykeson Hall advisor in the first few weeks of your graduating term to go over any questions you may have.


Contact the Program Director

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Kemi Balogun   
Director of African Studies

Email: kbalogun@uoregon.edu   
Phone: 541-346-0558   
Office: 311 Hendricks Hall   
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Tykeson Hall Advising

Need help planning your course of study? Tykeson College and Career Advising is the academic and career advising destination for all students who are declared majors and minors in the College of Arts and Sciences. At Tykeson Hall, you can work with professional college and career advisors to schedule your classes, plan for graduation, discuss career possibilities, and more.  

Students should also continue to seek advice from faculty when they are looking for specific information about their chosen major or detailed information about their major department and its curricular and co-curricular offerings.

Location: Tykeson Hall   
Phone: 541-346-9200   
MS Teams/Email: tykesonfront@uoregon.edu   
Drop-in Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. PT

Schedule an Appointment


Office of Academic Advising

Are you still figuring out which major you’d like to pursue at UO? Whether you're in year one, two, or three and beyond or you're a transfer student, advisors in the Office of Academic Advising can help you explore options based on your strengths and interests so you can make the most of your college experience. 

Location: 101 Oregon Hall    
Phone: 541-346-32110    
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT 


Why Study African Studies?

What’s required for a degree? It’s all summarized in our minor map.

Minor Map