Our Town (2018). Photo: Manny Rotenberg.

Academic Advising

Virtual Advising Center 

• Our advisor is available through the Virtual Advising Center (VAC) to answer brief academic advising questions. Questions directed through the VAC will be answered within 2-3 business days.

   

  Examples of what can be addressed in the VAC: 

   

  • Questions regarding major and minor requirements
  • Questions regarding courses
  • Questions about department policy
  • Degree Audit check and correction
  • Graduation Check

Drop-Ins

Drop-in advising is dedicated to answering quick questions or addressing immediate concerns.

Examples of what can be addressed during a 5-15 minute drop-in advising session:

• Questions regarding major and minor requirements
• Enrollment Questions
• Degree Audit check and correction
• Academic Issues

Virtual Zoom Drop-In Advising:

• Please sign in to virtual drop-ins using the "Meet with Advisor" tab in the Virtual Advising Center.
  • Each session will be limited to 5 - 15 minutes.

In-Person Drop-In Advising:

• Available at the Theatre & Dance Department Office in Galbraith Hall 
  • Undergraduate Advisor: GH 209

Appointments

30-minute appointments are available to address inquiries such as:

• Long-term academic planning for major requirements
• Degree Audit check and correction
• Current quarter planning and scheduling
• Selecting classes for next quarter
• Study Abroad Planning
• Readmission

If you are interested in making a quarter by quarter plan with an advisor, please create a plan to the best of your knowledge and come to drop-in advising with the prepared plan. Our advisor can review your quarter by quarter plan and make necessary edits. 

Appointments can be scheduled 24 hours to 2 weeks in advance. Please schedule appointments using Calendly.

Students who miss their appointment or are more than 5 minutes late will have their appointments canceled.

Links and Expected Response Times

Please see expected response times for specific requests below:

Virtual Advising Center (VAC) – 2-3 Business days after submission

EASy Request – 5 Business days after submission

Declaring a Minor – 5 Business days after submission

Undergraduate Student Petition – 2 Business days after submission. It can take up to 2 business weeks to receive a decision. 

Double Major – You will receive a decision 5 Business days after submission.  

SAP and Unit Limit Extension – 2-5 Business days after submission. 

Undergraduate Student Additional Resources