Your advisor’s primary goal is to ensure you earn your bachelor’s degree on time. With an extensive knowledge of the school’s major and minor requirements, advisors gauge your academic progress and help you pave a direct path to graduation. They also provide information on the courses, certificates and programs you are eligible to pursue. 

You’ll first meet with an advisor during your New Student Conference. Once enrolled in your programs, you’re always welcome to meet with an advisor to review your degree progress. We recommend at least once a year. Beyond general advising, they can help you with specific inquiries, including:

• Change of major/minor requests
• Declaring a minor
• Declaring a certificate
• Add/Q-drop deadlines
• Degree planning

Advising appointments can be virtually scheduled in the Navigate student success portal. However, your advisor may have walk-in hours or a different way to schedule appointments. Make sure to stay up to date on your advisors emails, which will most likely contain information on how to schedule meetings. Appointments should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. It’s recommended that you schedule the meeting a few weeks prior to ensure your advisor’s availability. 

Although advisors have access to your academic history and files, you are still responsible for coming to your meeting ready to discuss your degree plan. Prepare questions for your advisor and, if necessary, fill out student forms and review your degree evaluation in the Howdy portal. If you’ve never used these resources, your advising meeting is the perfect time to start. As always, our advisors are happy to serve and accommodate you. Here are some important forms that may be used before or during your appointment.