Before you go:
Determine whether you can walk in or make an appointment.
Make an appointment with your advisor via MyConnect, telephone, or email.
Prepare a list of questions and/or concerns you would like to address in the advising session.
Review the Bulletin, UMSL’s description of programs, requirements, policies and procedures.
Obtain and bring completed transcripts from other educational institutions, placement test results, advanced credit decisions, etc.
Bring a list of courses that interest you and are relevant to your major
Familiarize yourself with important dates.
Be prepared to describe strengths and goals as well as barriers that prevent you from achieving your goals.
Be ready to interact in the decision-making process.
After the appointment:
Follow through with suggestions, referrals and resources.
Keep a record of your academic progress, including notes from advising meetings, your MyDegree Degree Audit, and other documents reviewed at the meetings.
Work to develop a mutual relationship with your assigned advisor by scheduling appointments.
At UMSL, all undergraduate students are required to meet with an advisor:
Before you enroll in your first semester.
When you complete 90 hours.
Throughout your career, you should make appointments or may be required to make appointments for several reasons including:
Enrollment each semester
You have met certain milestones in your degree program
Changing your major
You have not declared a major and have earned 60 hours
Your admission status requires further appointments
You are on academic probation
You are at risk of losing financial aid eligibility or have lost financial aid eligibility
You want to withdraw from the University
Anytime you have a question such as:
Not sure how to choose a general education course or elective?
Your instructor recommends a tutor and you don’t know where to go?
Do you think you are close to graduating?
