Advising takes many forms.  Perhaps you have already discussed your academic plans with a trusted friend, a currently enrolled student, or a relative.  Discussing your program and goals with someone who knows you well can be very useful, but such individuals should never be your primary resource. The University provides a structure of sources of information and advisors to you with program planning and course selection.

If you've selected a major, advising is provided by a faculty member in the department which offers your major. These departmental advisors are experts in the discipline in which you plan to specialize. If you have declared a major, contact the department chairperson for the name, phone number and office hours of an advisor.

The Advising Center serves all Undeclared Majors as well as those students seeking advice for a change of major.

All students who have not declared a major should come to The Advising Center for academic advising.  The Advising Center, in collaboration with the Dean of Arts and Sciences, coordinates the advising of all undeclared students.  Information on majors and career areas, testing to assist students in deciding on majors and careers, and individual help on clarifying goals and establishing academic and experiential plans to meet them are available at this office.  New students, students who have not declared majors, and persons who are thinking about changing majors should come to the advising Center for assistance. The staff helps students to make choices that are in keeping with their values, interests, personalities, and abilities.

IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHOM YOU SHOULD SEE FOR ADVISING, THE ADVISING CENTER WILL REFER YOU TO THE RIGHT PERSON.