Academic Advising

By providing support, direction and guidance, Advisors at UMD help students reach their educational goals, experience academic success, and graduate in a timely manner.

Faculty Advisor's Role

• Be approachable and available to advisees
• Help students clarify their educational values and goals
• Review student's plans for courses and degree completion
• Guide students toward internships, UROP opportunties, etc.
• Know campus resources that support academic and personal success
• Understand FERPA

Student's Role in Advising

• Responsible for scheduling, preparing for, and keeping advising appointments
• Meet with their Academic Advisor at least once a semester
• Bring a printed copy of their APAS report to advisor meetings
• Know the basic requirements of their degree program
• Prepare a plan for degree completion using Graduation Planner