Preparing for Your Advising Appointment

Prepare for your academic advising appointment by reviewing your degree requirements, reflecting on your goals, and identifying any questions or concerns. Draft a tentative course schedule and note important deadlines so you can have a focused, productive discussion with your advisor.

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Clarifying Your Goals

Reflect on your interests, strengths, and goals. Share short and long-term objectives with your advisor.
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Draft Your Schedule

Explore courses and draft a preliminary schedule to guide discussion and refinement with your advisor.
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Prepare Questions

Write down specific requirements, policies, or concerns. Don't rely on memory - bring your list to ensure nothing gets forgotten.

Advisor's Role

  • Provide policy and requirement information
  • Offer course and program recommendations
  • Share resources and opportunities
  • Help you think through decisions
  • Connect you with campus services
Meet Your Advisor

Student's Role

  • Come prepared with goals and questions
  • Research course options in advance
  • Actively participate in discussions
  • Follow through on recommendations
  • Schedule regular check-ins
  • If this is a follow-up appointment, bring your previous degree plan