Hey guys!


Audrey here. 


I received an email earlier today that (hopefully!) you all received as well- it concerns advising, which is a very important matter here at UML!
One of the faculty members at the English department sent me this email stating


“Just to clarify… the Advising Period this semester has been delayed from what was originally published in the schedule book.  Advising will now take place from April 14th through the 28th.  Advisors will post available times on their office doors, so you can sign up for an appointment.”

This means that you must mark your calenders and planners accordingly!

Visiting your academic advisor (or some one in your department) is crucial to keeping your courses on track. Many new students sign up for courses simply based on their names or easiness, which is fine if they fit into your specific curriculum, but be sure to stay on track. While many majors have room for free electives- classes not necessarily required to take that fulfill credits- you must, must, must take required classes. Your advisors can help you plan out all your future semesters to ensure that you are staying on track. 


In addition, advisors can also help you obtain internships or jobs related to your field, offer general advice about your major, and answer general questions about UML. 


Many colleges try to enforce advising for numerous reasons. Here are a few more:

• To address any problems which affect your academic performance.
• To select courses and to obtain clearance for registration for the upcoming
  semester during Advising Week .

• To add or drop a course, change a grade option, obtain authorization to
  study at another institution.
• To discuss academic progress, seek approval for a degree modification,
  request an incomplete grade.
• To explore academic and/or professional issues, to change your major,
  minor or concentration.
• To submit an application for your degree
  
  
  You can find our who your advisor through your ISIS account, or by visiting your department’s main office.
  
  
  To sum up, go see your advisor this year April 14th through the 28 !!!!