Faculty Advisors

The academic advising program at UJ is designed to assist you with developing educational plans that are compatible with your goals. Each incoming first-year student is assigned a faculty advisor. This faculty member will be available to answer any questions you have about your academic program during your first semester and to help you plan your courses for the following semester. You should take the opportunity to meet your advisor and to spend some time discussing your plans as soon as possible.

If you declare or change your major and your faculty advisor does not teach in that area, you will be assigned a new advisor who teaches in that department. Remember, academic advising is essential in helping you to meet your educational objectives. A good student-advisor relationship requires regular communication. The following are suggestions for keeping that channel of communication open:

Schedule regular appointments with your advisor. You need to take the initiative in setting up these meetings.
If you are seeking advice for your course schedule, consult the University Catalog first and come to your advisor’s office with a provisional course plan. Your advisor will then be able to review your work and make further suggestions as appropriate.
Try to formulate any specific questions you have before your visit so that you can make efficient use of your time.