Preparing for your Advising Appointment
Have an advising appointment? Then come prepared. The following is a starting point of how you can prepare before your appointment so that you can maximize your time with your academic advisor. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Spend some time reflecting
- What do you really enjoy learning/doing?
- Which classes interest you the most? Why?
- Use the Exploring Majors Exercises – (link here – Exploring Majors (from above menu))
- Narrow down your options. Click here for the Major Elimination Exercise (link to Major Elimination Exercise)
- Research possible majors by checking out
- Academic and Career Horizons (link)
- Program of Study (link)
- College and Departmental websites
- Explore Clubs and Student Organizations (link to student orgs website)
Also, it is important to come to your appointment prepared with a list of questions to ask. Below are some ideas to get you started:
- Are there entrance requirements to the majors I am seeking?
- How can I get more information about majors and careers?
- What if I have no idea what I want to major in?
- What types of classes would I expect from a major in ______?
- How can I declare my major?
- What should I be taking next semester to fulfill my AUCC requirements?
- What classes do you suggest for exploring a major in ____________ ?