Through the advising experience at UMSL, you will have the opportunity to:
Examine and develop an understanding of your personal interests and skills.
Make informed decisions that will lead to enrolling in courses and programs that match your interests, skills and goals.
Formulate a plan for achieving identified academic goals, including a degree completion plan.
Select appropriate coursework for your degree program.
Seek assistance with questions and challenges while progressing through your academic program.
Explore discipline-appropriate activities that build academic potential, strengthen transferable skills, increase personal communication, and develop leadership abilities.
Graduate in a timely manner.
Advisors hope to accomplish one, many, or all of the following in a meeting:
Help you understand your program of study, university policies, and other educational options
Create short and long term plans for coursework
Provide information and referrals to appropriate campus resources and services
Empower you to make educational choices that support your career aspirations
Ensure that you are making satisfactory progress toward graduation by helping you register for appropriate classes