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Academic Advising

Get help understanding degree requirements, planning courses, and staying on track for graduation.

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Center for Advising and Student Success

Plan Your Academic Path

Academic Advisors are here to help you stay on track and make confident decisions about your education. Whether you’re mapping out your next semester or checking your progress toward graduation, you’ll have guidance every step of the way.

Advisors can help you:

  • Understand degree requirements
  • Review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR)
  • Plan future courses and semesters
  • Navigate prerequisites and university policies
  • Connect with campus resources that support your success

Students often meet with advisors when preparing for registration, reviewing progress, or planning ahead. Meeting earlier in the term can give you more options and reduce stress during busy registration periods.

Connect with an Advisor

You can meet with an advisor in the way that works best for you:

  • Appointments: Get personalized support based on your goals
  • Drop-in advising: Quick questions or immediate help

If your needs go beyond course planning — such as navigating challenges or building academic strategies — General Advising drop-ins are a great place to start.

Prepare for Your Appointment

Make the most of your time by coming prepared:

  • Review your Academic Requirements Report (ARR)
  • Bring questions about your progress, courses or goals
  • Be ready to discuss what’s working well and where you need support

Arrive about five minutes early so your appointment can begin on time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, you may need to reschedule.

After your meeting, you can review a summary of your appointment in Otter Navigate.

Connect with an Academic Advisor

Schedule an Academic Advising Appointment

Meet one-on-one with an Academic Advisor to review your degree progress, plan future semesters, and discuss academic questions.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Drop-In Advising

Drop-In Advising is available for quick questions about registration, course planning, prerequisites, and permission numbers. Most drop-ins take place on Zoom, with some advisors also offering in-person options.

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Meet the Advising Team

Meet the Academic Advising team and connect with the people who support your academic journey. Learn who to contact for guidance, planning and next steps.

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Office of the Registrar

Get the support you need to stay on track. The Office of the Registrar helps you manage enrollment, registration, academic records and graduation so you can focus on reaching your goals.

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Mathematics and Statistics Cafés

Get help with math and statistics in a supportive, drop-in environment. Work on assignments, ask questions, and learn alongside classmates with guidance from knowledgeable tutors.

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Need Guidance? Start Here.

Whether you’re building your academic plan, facing a challenge, or just need clarity on next steps, we’re here to help.

Center for Academic and Student Success

Our Academic and Success advising team helps students create clear plans and stay on track toward graduation.

Front Desk

Start with our front desk staff for quick questions, referrals or help scheduling an appointment with an advisor.

Office Hours: Monday- Thursday, 8:30am- 5:00pm and Friday, 8:30am- 4:00pm Spring Break Hours (Mar 30- Apr 03): Monday- Friday 9:00am- 12:00pm, 1:00pm- 4:00pm