Departmental advising: Advising for upper division major requirements

Advising for upper division course planning.

What is the role of a departmental advisor?

Once admitted to your major, you will work more closely with a professional staff member and/or faculty member within your major department, known as a departmental or major advisor, for academic and course planning (we call this “upper division” advising). Your departmental advisor can also often assist with questions related to research, graduate school, and general employment questions. Upper division students typically meet with their departmental advisor at least once a year. Learn more about the role of your departmental advisor in your specific major on our website.

How do I find out who is my departmental advisor?

If your department has assigned you a departmental advisor, their contact information will be listed on MyU, under the Academics tab. Some departments may not assign specific advisors, but instead have a team of departmental advisors, made up of either faculty or professional staff, for students to meet with.