The goal of academic advising is to assist students in developing educational plans consistent with career/life goals and to provide students with the information and skills needed to pursue those goals. It not only involves telling students what they need to know, but also aims at enabling them to find things out for themselves. The University knows that academic success is often greater when students and their advisor share a good working relationship. It is important to know who your advisor is and to seek advice often, rather than meeting only when problems arise. All students have the right to high quality academic advising and the University has an obligation to ensure that academic advising is available to all students. Academic advising is not mandatory. Students are encouraged to utilize advising and are responsible for seeking advising. When seeing your advisor, please bring identification.
Making An Appointment - Schedule your appointment with the Advising and Testing Center if:
- You are pursuing a bachelor's degree program with an undeclared major
- You are in the Associate of Arts degree program
- You are non-degree seeking student
- You are a prospective student uncertain about your choice of degree program and/or major
To schedule your appointment, contact us at 907-786-4500. To get the most out of your visit, it is a good idea to prepare by making a list of questions you want to ask. Advising appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes.
Walk In Advising - At various times during the day, staff advisors may be able to meet with students who do not have appointments. Although we try to accommodate "walk-ins" as best we can, there is no guarantee an advisor will be available at all times.
If you have already decided on a major, click here for contact numbers to schedule an appointment with your advisor.
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