Declaring an English Major
People to know
Cathy Skinner, Coordinator of Undergraduate Advising
Dee Hezel, Support staff person for undergraduate programs
Both have offices in 329 Shanks.
The undergraduate advising office is closed for lunch from 12 until 1.
- To declare a major in English, please first contact Cathy Skinner to make an appointment. There are four periods during the year when the office processes new majors:
- September, first three weeks
- November, first two weeks
- January, weeks 2, 3, and 4
- April, first two weeks
During those periods, there will be sign-up sheets available outside Shanks 329.
See the attached calendar.
- Interviewing new majors takes about 30 minutes.
Please note Cathy Skinner's office hours below. - New minors can contact Dee Hezel regarding checklists and initial paperwork. Course selection issues can be then brought to Cathy Skinner.
- The best way to contact Cathy Skinner is by email (lskinner@vt.edu). Leaving phone messages is the LEAST efficient way to contact Ms. Skinner.
Office Schedules
- Ms. Hezel: weekdays 8-12; 1-5, except for breaks and occasional appointments off campus.
- Ms. Skinner (except for breaks and occasional appointments off campus):
- Mondays: 9:30-12; 3-5
- Tuesdays: 1:30-5
- Wednesdays: 9:30-12; 1-4
- Thursdays: 1:30-5
- Fridays: 9:30-12