Academic AdvisingTricks of the TradeLauren Gaines, Academic Advisor

College of Communication Arts & Sciences

Congratulations and Welcome toMichigan State University.

You're a Spartan now! We have every

expectation you will continue the tradition of excellence we have come to appreciate at

MSU!

What Do You Think?

What does an Academic Advisor do?

How many advisors do you have?

Where might you find these individuals?

How often should you meet with an Academic Advisor?

Exactly!

Academic Advisors are here to provide academic guidance and support while you are here at MSU.

You should meet with an advisor at least once per semester to make sure you are on the right path to achieve your ultimate goal…. GRADUATION.

Advising offices are located throughout campus, although your primary advisor will be in your college.

You have access to several advisors at MSU and each can provide a variety of resources

Which Advisor Does What?

CAAP Advisor, OSSOffice of Supportive Services

Connects you with tutoring, academic resources and support services

Provides personal planning, career guidance and skill enrichment seminars. Helps students to develop coping and self management survival skills for success at MSU

Offer a variety of programs geared towards academic advancement

UUD AdvisorUndergraduate University Division

Provides information on Major/Career Selection

Academic progress monitoring until you reach 56 credits (Junior Status) (Probation, Recess and Dismissal)

Handles student administrative issues (enrollment, grading and academic policies) and MAJOR CHANGES until you reach 56 credits.

Offers special events and programs geared towards academic success

HONORS COLLEGE ADVISOR

Works with your Major Advisor to allow maximum advantage of flexibility in filling degree requirements

Will verify substitutions, honors options and alternate courses

MAJOR ADVISOR*SIGNS OFF ON YOUR DEGREE*

Located in the college that houses your major

Provides academic, personal support and guidance

Knows ALL of your major requirements, familiar with programs in your college, specializations, minors etc

Resource for career and internship planning

Will help you map out your schedule for the next 4 years at MSU

Best resource for academic planning for your major.

Signs off on your DEGREE

COME AND SEE US!!

Make appointments at: http://netweb11.ais.edu/advising

Come in and see us at least once per semester!

We want you to succeed and take advantage of every resource MSU has to offer!

What About My Major?? MSU has more than 150 Majors.

If you are unsure, choose the one you are most interested in, so you can receive as much information as possible about the major/college while you’re deciding.

Must declare a major by the time you reach Junior Status (56 credits)

Can change at any time and as many times as it takes, but after 1-2 years a late major change may affect your expected GRADUATION time.

What Else Can I Do?MINORS!

About 30 offered at MSU Several language minors and

select departments Great addition to your primary

degree Select # of courses can double

count for your primary degree Can complete in 4 years if you

start NOW.

SPECIALIZATIONS! Over 100 offered at MSU Focus on a variety of special

topics and areas of study Great addition to your primary

degree Any applicable courses can

double count for your degree Can complete in 4 years, if you

start NOW!***A Double Major offers the same perks and benefits; it can also complete in 4 years if

you start NOW***

For even more AWESOME information on your first year at

MSU check out:

http://fyi.msu.edu