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Advising
The Department of Africana Studies will be conducting advising via Navigate. For student advisement on Africana courses, Africana Studies Major and Minor requirements, applying to graduate programs, and any other Africana-related academic matter, please visit Navigate to book an appointment with Professor Bertrade Banoum.
2027 Winter-Spring CDAD (Common Advising Days)
Schedule of CDAD and other Important Dates
| November 4 | Wednesday |
• Registration Opens for Winter 2027 • ePermit Opens for Winter 2027 |
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| November 12 | Thursday |
• Registration Opens for Spring 2027 • ePermit Opens for Spring 2027 |
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| November 25 | Wednesday | CDAD Advising 12-6:30PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| December 24-25 | Thursday – Friday | College Closed |
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| December 31, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Thursday – Friday | College Closed | |
| January 5 | Tuesday | CDAD Advising 12:00PM – 6:30PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 12 | Tuesday | CDAD Advising 12:00PM – 6:30PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 13 | Wednesday | CDAD Advising 10:00AM – 4:00PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 18 | Monday | Martin Luther King Jr. Day • College closed- NO CLASSES |
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| January 19 | Tuesday | CDAD Advising 12:00PM – 6:30PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 20 | Wednesday | CDAD Advising 10:00AM – 4:00PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 21 | Thursday | CDAD Advising 10:00AM – 4:00PM • Last day to file an ePermit request |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 26 | Tuesday | In Person CDAD Advising 12:00PM – 6:30PM |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 27 | Wednesday | In Person CDAD Advising 10:00AM – 4:00PM • Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund |
Bertrade Banoum |
| January 28 | Thursday | Spring 2027 Classes Begin |
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| January 28 – February 3 | Thursday – Wednesday | Late registration for Spring 2027 |
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| February 3 | Wednesday |
Last day to add a course • Last day to drop with 75% tuition refund. • Last day to officially drop a class without a grade of “WD” • Financial Aid Census Date |
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| February 4 | Thursday |
Course Withdrawal Drop (WD) period begins. A grade of “WD” is assigned to students who officially drop a class |
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| February 4 – 17 | Thursday – Wednesday | Course Withdrawal Drop period. A grade of “WD” is assigned to students who officially drop a class. |
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| February 6 | Saturday | No Classes Scheduled |
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Africana Studies: Your Window to the World
In Sankofa spirit, Africana Studies appraises the past, examines the present, and seeks to shape the future of our globalized world by highlighting the cultural, historical, philosophical, and political contributions of Black people in Africa throughout the African diaspora.
What can you do with an Africana Studies Degree?
Anything.
A Major in Africana Studies prepares students for graduate studies leading to M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and careers in education, business, law & criminal justice, medicine & health, community development, federal, state, and city civil service, diplomatic service, non-governmental organizations, research, and teaching on various levels. The broad-based interdisciplinary and intersectional grounding of an Africana Studies Major creates flexibility in critical thinking, which allows for greater adaptation to various professional opportunities.
Students take Africana Studies courses to increase their awareness, understanding, and appreciation for the history, cultures, philosophies, and contributions of peoples of African descent. Many students choose to double Major in Africana Studies and another discipline to enhance their career and professional goals.
A Minor in Africana Studies gives students a comprehensive academic understanding of the field's major concepts, themes, and concerns. The program enhances a wide range of Majors, most notably for students who are interested in Anthropology, Art, Business, Education, English, History, Journalism, Languages and Literatures, Law, Nursing, Philosophy, Political Science, Social Work, Sociology, and beyond. A Minor in Africana Studies also enhances the attractiveness of a candidate to prospective employers in varied fields. See Resources for Students.
You may file officially a Major or Minor declaration which will then be signed by the Africana Department Chair. Please click the link below to complete the Registrar's office iDelare form:
iDeclare Student Web Instructions
To better understand who we are, visit our website and our facebook page! To learn more about our courses, our expert faculty members, and their specializations, please click here.
If you would like to have more information, or visit our campus and meet our faculty, please contact the department chair Dr. Bertrade Banoum.
