{"id":25,"date":"2021-02-05T18:07:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T18:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2025-07-01T02:11:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T02:11:33","slug":"academic-advising","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/academic-advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1271\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/30\/files\/2025\/05\/Blue.UCEN_.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#FFF\"><\/span><div 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working with a professional advisor at the Student Success Center, a professional advisor within an academic department, and\/or with a faculty advisor. <span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">To view your Advisor, log in to the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/my.umflint.edu\/sis\" target=\"_blank\">Student Information System<\/a>&nbsp;and select Student Services, then select Student Records, and select Student Profile.<\/span>&nbsp; You can hover over the Advisor Name to view contact information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need help, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/studentsuccess\/contact-us\/\">contact SSC for assistance<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Appointments will be conducted in person in the Student Success Center at 285 UPAV, via Zoom, or phone. When you book your appointment, you will need to choose one of those formats.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t see your advisor&#8217;s name on the list, are not sure who your advisor is, or have other questions, please view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/degreepathways\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full list of all undergraduate professional advisors by major.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are still unsure who to meet with, please email the Student Success Center at <a href=\"mailto:studentsuccessflint@umich.edu\">studentsuccessflint@umich.edu<\/a> or call 810-762-3085.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Prospective students:<\/strong> If you have not yet spoken with Admissions, please contact them at <a href=\"mailto:admissions.flint@umich.edu\">admissions.flint@umich.edu<\/a> before making an appointment with an Advisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d2a2c485d5c3e0c00a8a8d55d1d48d72\" id=\"advisors\">Advisors<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Ryan Ashley<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Social Work (0-54 credits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Major Not Declared &#8211; Pre-Professional <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ0yBhhHGpJyq6WH_XnOG1aDZS67AqFosBfVlC4=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an Appointment with Ryan Ashley<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1211c299d4b3d497030be9f10f4ea0be\"><strong>Maggie Golembiewski<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Major Not Declared Advisor<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 mb-3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendar.google.com\/calendar\/u\/0\/appointments\/AcZssZ0pYFCfcPiWR-RvH8F7dWZrFtSvJLppGbeDndA=?gv=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book an Appointment with <strong>Maggie Golembiewski<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We look forward to helping you achieve your educational goals!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ffbf2aea60c1563bdab6069297af62ae\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">Frequently Asked Questions About Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Click on the links below to go directly to that FAQ<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#Why-do-I-need-to-meet-with-an-academic-advisor\">Why do I need to meet with an academic advisor?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#What-if-I\u2019m-undecided-on-a-major\">What if I\u2019m undecided on a major?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-exactly-do-I-change-my-major-if-I-want-to\">How exactly do I change my major if I want to?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#How-do-I-make-sure-I\u2019ll-graduate-on-time\">How do I make sure I\u2019ll graduate on time?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Do-I-Really-Need-to-Follow-My-Advisor\u2019s-Advice-and-Attend-All-of-My-Classes\">Do I really need to follow my advisor\u2019s advice and attend all class sessions?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-572c157b946f50ce7efa8d82cb7a5a1c\" id=\"Why-do-I-need-to-meet-with-an-academic-advisor\"><strong>Why do I need to meet with an academic advisor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Faculty and professional advisors will help you to<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Explore academic and career options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Declare a major<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop your academic plan in Degree Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make a connection to your university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn about options to create the financial plan that best reflects your situation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore career plans and engagement opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider solutions to any personal issues you need to address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find a variety of resources you can use on and off campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish a support network to achieve success<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay on track to graduation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make the best of your campus experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-583f853608c934bdea0bd4b4f54e223f\" id=\"What-if-I\u2019m-undecided-on-a-major\"><strong>What if I\u2019m undecided on a major?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">If you have not decided what major you are interested in, you are not alone. This is a very important decision that you need to consider carefully. You need to explore your options and take your time to make a well-informed decision. The students who have not declared a major, those who are undecided between a few major options, or those who would like to explore changing their major are usually advised at the Student Success Center.&nbsp; Here are the general steps to help you decide.&nbsp; Reflect on your passion and strengths:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complete a self-assessment to explore different options: &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynextmove.org\/explore\/ip\"><strong>O*Net Interest Profiler<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review your interests, skills and potential occupations with the following resources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetonline.org\/\"><strong>O*NET OnLine<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careerinfonet.org\/skills\/default.aspx\"><strong>CareerOneStop<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/\"><strong>Occupational Outlook<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with your SSC advisor, who can help you develop decision-making skills, build self-awareness, and identify possible barriers to making a decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend program information sessions held by UM-Flint academic departments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Explore academic options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During New Student Orientation you choose a meta-major (see below). All majors offered by UM-Flint are grouped into six broad categories of academic domains. Choosing a meta-major will help you narrow your options to related majors under one or two categories so you can start exploring related degrees and careers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with your SSC advisor and develop a plan to explore academic programs of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review courses associated with your majors of interest and register for Introductory Course(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with faculty members in your majors of interest. Your advisor will assist you in identifying faculty members to contact and prepare questions for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with upper-class students in major interest areas. Your advisor will help you identify students to contact and prepare questions for them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the \u201cWhat If\u201d option in Degree Works to explore different scenarios that lead to graduation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Explore career options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare a draft of your resume. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/writingcenter\/\"><strong>writing resources<\/strong><\/a> available to students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a Career Fair.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/career-services\/\"><strong>Career Advisor<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participate in job shadowing or informational interviews.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">When you are ready, declare your major: Log in to <a href=\"http:\/\/my.umflint.edu\/sis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click Student Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Student Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click Change of Curriculum form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b1c010a90440043a7ef1c9e5a9c975f2\" id=\"How-exactly-do-I-change-my-major-if-I-want-to\"><strong>How Exactly Do I Change My Major?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you decide to change your major, minor, or concentration, please first discuss your choice with your current academic advisor.&nbsp; Once you have the information and facts you need, here are the steps to have your University of Michigan-Flint record updated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adding or changing a major, minor or concentration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Log into the <a href=\"http:\/\/my.umflint.edu\/sis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Student Information System<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click on &#8220;Student Section&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Student Records&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Change of Curriculum&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The system will then ask if your current major information is correct.&nbsp; Click &#8220;No,&#8221; then fill in your new major, minor, and concentration (if applicable), and finish by clicking &#8220;Submit.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This process places your request in the processing queue, meaning you will not see the change take effect immediately.&nbsp; The Office of the Registrar will make the change 1-5 business days from the date of your submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-9b38ebb1e4381345f3790b3deb805c05\" id=\"How-do-I-make-sure-I\u2019ll-graduate-on-time\"><strong>How Do I Make Sure I\u2019ll Graduate on Time?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan well\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You should meet with your Academic Advisor at least once every fall and winter semester to update your academic plan in MyDegreePlan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register for courses early so you can choose the schedule that best works for you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check all required courses for prerequisites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete approximately 30 credits per year (some degrees require more than 120 credits so this may vary).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get a planner, an app, or any system to organize your entire semester in advance.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Set clear goals\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a major that you are really interested in or have a passion for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with career counselors at the Career Center to explore career options and expectations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unsure about your major or want to explore options, talk with an academic advisor at the Student Success Center.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure to regularly consult with your advisor to ensure you are taking the appropriate courses; this can avoid wasting money, time, and effort.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand your finances\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Talk to your academic and financial advisors about options to pay for your studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculate the cost of completing all the requirements to graduate and explore options to ensure funding ahead of time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare a financial plan for each year of your program.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on your coursework\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Become familiar with the syllabus for each course you are taking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete all of your assignments on time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work with tutoring services as needed to maintain your grades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend Supplemental Instruction sessions whenever those are available for courses you are taking.<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your time well\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage your days and weeks to allow for enough study time:&nbsp; For every hour in class, plan to spend 2 to 3 hours on study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan time to prepare for course assignments, have fun, and get involved in campus life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work on staying healthy\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prioritize getting enough sleep (sleep helps memory and learning).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spend time with people whose company you enjoy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eat a healthy diet and avoid junk food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan for daily physical exercise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find positive and healthy ways to manage stress and anxiety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3ed64e33a97de4ac45e6c3d2ac353d4b\" id=\"Do-I-Really-Need-to-Follow-My-Advisor\u2019s-Advice-and-Attend-All-of-My-Classes\"><strong>Do I Really Need to Follow My Advisor\u2019s Advice and Attend All of My Classes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Yes.&nbsp; 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