Help Students Prepare for their Advising Meeting

Students should be coming to your meeting prepared to discuss course selections for the next semester or two.  This worksheet is a document you could send in advance.

In addition, be sure to allow for time in your advising session to have more in-depth conversations with your advisees.  Below are some suggested open-ended questions.  You might send these to your students in advance to prompt reflection.

For any student

• What is most on your mind today? (this month, this semester)
• How are you getting involved and connecting on campus?
• What interests you in your major and why?
• What classes are you enjoying or learning the most from?
• What are you struggling with or what might you dislike about your classes?

For first/second year students

• Are you considering a minor, double-major, or study abroad opportunity? What interests you about this pursuit?
• What internship, research, or service opportunities would you like to pursue?

 For second/third year students

• Can you tell me about any new skills you would like to acquire?
• What are you planning for your summer?
• What are you considering for your post-graduate work?
• What are you doing to gain experience?

 For seniors

• Have you developed a professional network?
• Have you prepared an up to date resume or CV?
• What are you most excited about for the future?

Does your advisee need access to additional support resources or information on campus?  The Student Success Center has a page identifying various Solutions Centers on campus where you can help direct them.

If your advisee could benefit from a conversation with a counselor (non-crisis), you can refer them to daily Let’s Talk drop-in hours up at the HUB.  These are offered 9-11am and 2-4pm Monday-Friday.  Let’s Talk is a quick opportunity to connect without committing to a regular appointment.