Academic Advising
Find the people and resources you need to support your academic and personal development.
Academic Advising for your Success
Navigating college can be tough—from figuring out which classes to take to learning how to register and then adjusting to more challenging academic work.
You’re not alone! And you don’t have to figure it out on your own, either. You have knowledgeable and caring advising services here to help.
There are many forms, instructions and resources on this site to learn more, for those who prefer to do their own research and so that you can take a leadership role in planning your education.
But that doesn’t mean it's expected that you know all this already. Your advisors are here to work with you every step of the way.
About Academic Advising
Academic Advising at Seattle University is more than just an appointment to discuss classes. Advising is a partnership between students and their advisor and focuses on collaboration, strategic planning and identifying individual goals.
Academic advising is available across all colleges and programs. Students have an assigned academic advisor as well as a program-specific advising center to help cover all your advising needs:
- Arts and Sciences Advising Center
- Albers School of Business and Economics
- College of Science and Engineering Advising Center
- College of Nursing Advising
- Academic Pathways Advising (Premajor/Undeclared)
How to Schedule an Advising Appointment
Visit your advising center’s webpage and find the advisor/staff page. There you’ll find information for booking an appointment with your advisor.
You may be required to meet with your advisor before registering for classes, so be sure to check with your advising center. Sometimes slots are limited and preferred times may fill up fast so make sure to schedule your appointment early.
If you are unsure how to schedule an appointment, contact your advising center or email your advisor directly.
Check out this helpful Academic Advising Resource Guide to plan your advising meeting.
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Advising 101
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Forms and Resources
Advising Tools
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Resources on PDF
Get in Touch
We’re here to help. For information about advising at Seattle University, contact:
University Advising