Advising
To ensure timely and successful academic completion for all students, the Undergraduate Student Success team in the College of Education:
- Assists students with their personal and academic goals
- Tailors support to students’ individual needs
- Collaborates with faculty, staff and community partners
- Empowers students to take ownership of their academic success
- Provides mutual respect and appreciation for our diverse population
Please refer to Advisor Options for advisor schedules.
Preparing for an Advising Appointment
- Be on time. Typical advising appointments are approximately 30 minutes. Fridays are reserved for quick, 15 minute questions on a walk-in basis. If you are more than 10 minutes late for a scheduled appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
- Check your email on the morning of the appointment. Our office makes every effort to notify you via email as soon as possible if an advisor must cancel that day’s appointment (but advisors do get sick like anyone else).
- Write down your questions. Many times students leave the office and then realize they forgot to ask something pertinent.
- Bring any necessary documents with you. Are you submitting a transfer petition? Do you need to turn in paperwork? Make sure you have all your documents with you and also be sure you have made a copy for your records.
- What are your goals? Write down at least three short term goals you would like to accomplish and your ideas for how to accomplish those goals. Share these with your advisor. Your advisor has many resources they can offer to help you achieve your goals.
- Check your Advisement Report . This report is a great tool for students to closely monitor their academic progress and consider the course options available to them.
Advising Syllabus and Schedule Planner
- Please use this advising syllabus to set yourself up for success.
- Consult the Schedule Builder to learn more about the process of enrolling in courses.