Advising
COVID-19 UPDATES
As the campus continues to monitor the COVID omicron variant, we’ve made the decision to transition all Orientation sessions to the virtual environment for all students starting January 7th and continuing through January 14th. We appreciate your patience as we strive to provide resources and ensure a safe and healthy start to the spring 2022 semester. we look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to the Maverick Family…online!
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Freshman Advising
All freshmen are advised through the University Advising Center. Due to New Maverick Orientation going virtual, you should meet with an academic advisor prior to your orientation session. After you register for orientation, your advisor will contact you to inform you of any testing requirements you need to complete and provide you with a link to register for a 20-minute virtual advising appointment. During your advising appointment, please have any transcripts of dual credit coursework or test score results (AP, IB, etc.) on hand.
Transfer Student Advising
All transfer students are advised through the academic department of their major. Due to New Maverick Orientation going virtual, you should meet with an academic advisor prior to your orientation session. After you register for orientation, you should contact your academic department. Different departments are handling advising appointments through virtual meetings, phone appointment, or email, so talk with your advisor about your preferred mode of advising. During your advising appointment, please have any transcripts of your previous college coursework on hand.
Graduate Student Advising
Graduate students are often academically advised through a separate orientation offered by their academic department. If a departmental orientation is not offered, students should contact their academic department to schedule an advising appointment.