Monthly Meetings

Common Questions

Each month, ASA Academic Advisors have specific topics to cover in advising appointments. Conversations about these topics are designed to assist students in their exploration of majors and overall college experience. Below, see the general outline that our Advisors follow.

September

  • Transitioning: Academic and Social
  • Goal Setting
  • Getting involved on campus
  • Discuss possible majors
  • Bring course syllabi and advising syllabus

October

  • Discuss Mid-Term Grades
  • GPA Calculation
  • Continue major discussion

November

  • Advising and Registration for Spring
  • Bring list of classes of interest
  • Discuss current grades
  • Preparing for Finals week

January/February

  • Narrow down majors
  • Review fall grades
  • Goal Setting
  • Bring course syllabi and advising syllabus

March

  • Discuss Mid-Term Grades
  • Selecting a major

April

  • Advising and Registration for Summer and Fall
  • Discuss current grades
  • Preparing for Finals week
  • Declare your major