Academic Advising | Master's Advising | PhD Advising | Career Advising
- All new graduate students receive academic advising prior to the start of their first term.
- Students are responsible for seeking advice from their assigned advisor.
- Students are strongly encouraged to:
- Keep records of all advising sessions
- Bring a current Program Degree Check to advising meetings
- Students should meet with their advisor at least once per academic year.
- Studio instructors serve as informal advisors throughout the term and during exit interviews.
- As a master’s student, you will have an academic advisor
- Advisors provide guidance on:
- Academic planning
- Departmental policies
- University graduation requirements
- Advising begins prior to registration.
- Advisors are available at designated times to assist with:
- Course selection
- Registration
Student responsibilities include:
- Keeping the advisor informed of academic progress
- Taking initiative in scheduling advising appointments
- Meeting as often as needed; advisors may also request meetings when necessary
The department closely monitors:
- Graduate enrollment
- Student progress through the program
- Course demand
- This planning helps ensure that most students can complete their programs on time.
- Upon admission, you will have:
- A provisional faculty advisor for academic and research guidance
- A school‑wide academic advisor for departmental and university graduation requirements
- The provisional faculty advisor assists with:
- Developing a program of study
- Identifying research directions
- Selecting an outside area of specialization
- Becoming familiar with relevant faculty
- The PhD Faculty Committee provides additional oversight.
Advisor roles:
- The provisional advisor remains in place until advancement to candidacy.
- At candidacy, a dissertation major advisor is formally designated.
- The advisor may change as research interests evolve.
Student responsibilities:
- Keep the major advisor informed of progress
- Submit an annual progress report each academic year, developed in consultation with the advisor
Students also have access to college‑wide career advising, which includes support with:
- Career goal development
- Internship and job search strategies
- Application materials
- Interview preparation
Students may:
- Schedule individual advising appointments
- Enroll in career development courses (DSGN)
- Access online resources through the Career Services website