Advisor's role:
- Answer your questions
- Identify learning opportunities
- Assist you with your Degree Plan
- Support your efforts in reaching your academic goals
- Refer you to appropriate Student Resources
- Guide you through your academic career from start to finish!
Student's role:
- Check University of Arizona email
- Explore academic, career and personal goals
- Be Familiar with University websites
- Take responsibility for actions and decisions that affect academic progress
- Visit Advisors
- Be prepared for appointments
- Bring your Student Academic Progress Report
- Ask questions
How often to see an advisor:
CALS recommends that you see your advisor at least once a semester. During your first couple and last couple semesters, you may want to see your advisor two times. Remember, Priority Registration begins about the 8th week of the semester, so be sure to schedule your advising appointments ahead of time.
Advisors consider advising and teaching closely related because in the process of reaching decisions about your future, you will also be learning a considerable amount about yourself, improving your goal-setting, clarifying your values, and developing your critical thinking and decision-making skills. This knowledge will enable you to make decisions about your future that will improve the quality of your personal and professional life. Thus, it is important to work with your advisors throughout your educational career.
Two types of advisors:
In CALS, we have advisors in the Office of Academic Programs (OAP) and in
each major. Typically, students will receive all the advice they need to successfully
navigate the UA from start to finish from their major advisor. However, sometimes
a student may find it necessary or advantageous to speak with an advisor at
the college level (OAP). Below are the general areas that each area will advise:
| Major Advisor: | OAP Advisor: |
| Degree Requirements | General UA issues |
| Course Selection | General Education |
| Internships | Academic Policies |
| Careers | Petitions |
| Mentoring | Academic Probation |
If you are still in high school
If you are still in high school and don't know what major you want to pursue or if you are transferring to the University from another institution, check with the Office of Academic Programs, with either Nancy Rangel or Amy Rogers for initial help. You are also encouraged to submit the student interest form to get information about majors.