Academic Advising

The academic advising program allows students to explore and develop educational plans appropriate to their life goals and aspirations. All incoming freshmen are registered in UJ Foundations. The course is designed to familiarize first-year students with University of Jamestown and college life in general. The course places particular emphasis on assisting students to “look inward” and to evaluate their strengths in order to help them form clear educational goals and a sense of vocation.

After the fall semester of the freshman year, students may declare a major and are then reassigned to a faculty advisor in their major area of interest. This is another opportunity for students to receive personal guidance as they progress in their educational plans. Advisors are available to assist in the planning of class schedules and the selection of concentrations within a department. This also enables students to develop an ongoing relationship with faculty members.