Advising

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Academic Advising

At the Lurie College Student Success Center (SSC), we offer personalized and holistic academic advising to support each student's unique journey toward academic success. Whether you're just getting started or preparing for graduation, our team is here to support you with every step of the way.

Advising support is tailored based on a student’s class level:

  • Lower-Division Students (0–59 units): Meet with our Student Academic Success Specialists (SASS) for guidance on General Education (GE) planning and overall academic support.
  • Upper-Division Students (60+ units): Meet with our Academic Advisors for major advising and planning, including help with upper-division course planning and degree progress.

In addition, the SSC Advising team assists with educational planning, course registration, tracking degree progress, navigating university forms and petitions, understanding academic notice and disqualification, interpreting university policies, and much more. We are here to equip students with the knowledge and support they need to thrive at every stage of their academic experience.

We offer flexible advising options to meet your needs, whether you prefer to meet in person or via Zoom, our team is here to support you. Below are the advising services available to Lurie College undergraduate students: 

Schedule An Academic Advising Appointment (30 Minutes)

We strongly encourage students to schedule a 30-minute advising appointment at least once each semester. Appointments are available in person or on Zoom, offering flexibility to fit your schedule and preferences.These longer appointments allow for more in-depth conversations about your academic goals, progress, and any challenges you may be facing.

Meeting with an advisor regularly helps you stay on track toward graduation, make informed decisions about courses and requirements, and explore opportunities such as minors. Investing this time each semester ensures you're not just meeting requirements, but making choices that align with your goals and set you up for long-term success.

Schedule an Advising Appointment!

Lower Division Drop-in Advising Hours (10 Minutes Max) 

Drop-in advising is designed for quick questions that can be addressed in a short amount of time. These are 10-minute meetings with a Student Academic Success Specialist (SASS). We offer drop-in advising both in person and virtually to give you flexible access to support. No appointment is needed, just check our current drop-in hours and stop by or log in! Drop-ins are a great option if you need help with things like:

  • Clarifying a form or petition
  • Understanding a university policy
  • Quick questions about class schedules or unit loads
  • Getting guidance on your next steps before registration

Spring 2025 Drop-In Advising Hours:  Lower Division (0-59 units)

Dates: April 22nd to  May 9th

Vanessa Morales, Student Academic Success Specialist 

If you need help scheduling an appointment or would like more information about drop-in advising, feel free to call or email the Lurie College Student Success Center. We're here to support you!