All entering freshman are required to attend Freshman Group Advising before scheduling an individual appointment with their advisor.

See also: Admitted Freshman Checklist

All incoming transfer students are required to attend Monarch Orientation or a Transfer Advising Session, for advising, in order to have their advising hold removed before registering for courses. Students who are eligible to attend the Transfer Advising Session are those who transfer in 24+ earned credit hours. During Orientation/Transfer Advising Session, students will have an opportunity to meet with an advisor to create a schedule with relevant coursework for their degree program. It is recommended that students attend the earliest session possible to ensure a smooth class registration process. Summer/Fall admits should plan on attending in early-mid May if possible. Spring admits should plan on attending Orientation in December. Register for Monarch Orientation or Transfer Advising Session.

Sophomores and juniors in good academic standing are not required to meet with an advisor. However, all students should consider meeting with their academic advisor to evaluate their progress in the program and discuss future academic plans.

Students with over 78 credits are required to attend an Upperclassman Advising Session. Upperclassman Advising Sessions are held each semester during activity hour and provide students with an opportunity to have their graduation requirements reviewed by an advisor. Session topics will include a brief curriculum review, discussion of minors/Option D, upcoming deadlines, graduation review and much more!

All students in academic difficulty (GPA 2.0 or lower) are required to meet with an academic advisor.