Faculty and staff advisors help you create plans so you can achieve your goals and graduate on time. Advisors can answer questions, clarify policies, and connect you to resources you may not have considered. By making a plan, you will avoid having to retake courses or piling on difficult courses all in one semester.

Meeting the Challenge

To meet this challenge, you will need to meet with an advisor. Some examples for completing this challenge may include:

• Scheduling a meeting with the SYE Academic Advisors located in Woodruff Residential Center. You can arrange an appointment by calling 404.727.6069.
• Continuing to meet with your PACE advisor from your first year.
• Meeting with your new major advisor once you declare a major.
• Work with offices like CIPA or the Career Center for advice on how classes you take might apply to future opportunities like Study Abroad or professional options.

Helpful Resources

• Advising Office Hours. Schedule an appointment by calling 404.727.6069
• CIPA Drop-In Hours
• Other departmental or office drop in hours
• Major advisor or other faculty
• Career Center advising

What comes next?

Academic advising will help you plan for the future.

• Work on declaring a major. If you have yet to declare a major, academic advisors can help you narrow down your choices and find what you truly enjoy.
• Get to know your faculty advisor. If your advisor is a faculty member, you can use this opportunity to build stronger relationships with that faculty member and others in your department.
• Learn about new experiences or opportunities. Meeting with an advisor can help direct you toward future goals or opportunities you may want to pursue during college, like internships or study abroad.
• Learn about career training opportunities. Your advisor may be able to direct you to programs that help you prepare for your future professional or academic goals.
• Work on your resume. Career Center advisors can help give you the extra professional polish you need if you want to apply to internships or fellowships.
• Get tips on balancing your life. Advisors can give you sound advice and direct you toward campus resources so you can maintain your personal health and well-being during school.
• Advisors can help you work through general questions or confusion you may have about Emory. Don't be afraid to ask them for guidance when you need it!