College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Types of Advising Services
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Scheduled Advising
Recommended for:
- Students who have not met previously with an advisor
- Students looking for help picking out a full schedule of classes
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A previously scheduled appointment for comprehensive, face-to-face time with your assigned academic advisor. |
30 minute maximum |
Complete progress evaluation
Senior review of credits to determine eligibility for graduation
New transfer students
Education students |
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Advising
Not recommended for:
- New student's first visit
- Undergraduate teacher education students
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A short face-to-face interaction with your assigned academic advisor on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Note: expect to wait in-line |
10-15 minute maximum |
Partial review of academic progress
Requests for overloads, study abroad, and other signatures
Submit late drop/add petitions
Referrals to other offices |
Scheduled telephone advising
Note: Telephone appointments are arranged at the discretion of the assigned advisor for students whose personal/work responsibilities prevent student from meeting advisor in CLAS Advising Office. |
An arranged telephone conversation with assigned advisor to discuss academic progress. Typically for out-of-state students. |
30 minutes maximum
An academic evaluation is completed by assigned advisor and e-mailed or fax to student prior to arranged time.
It can take up to two weeks to arrange telephone appointments.
Students are responsible for calling us at arranged time. |
On-line student who will complete their entire degree on line. Note: Denver metro area on-line students are expected to take time to meet with their assigned academic advisors in person on a regular basis. New transfer students who will not be in Colorado previous to the start of the term. |
| Telephone
Call
Or
E-mail Advising Note: The extent of e-mail and phone interaction is at the discretion of the advisor. If questions involves reviewing student’s academic record fully, student will be required to schedule an appointment with assigned advisor. |
Short general questions for your assigned academic advisor. |
Student will have previously met with assigned advisor.
Advisors return calls and e-mails within 72 hours or three business days. |
Feedback about a schedule change
Questions about individual courses meeting core requirements
Clarifications of issues raised during an appointment |