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Advising
What is Academic Advising at the University of Utah?
Academic Advising at the University of Utah is provided by advisors in University College (which includes the Transfer Center) and advisors in academic departments. These advisors are available to answer different types of questions as described below.
Advising is essential for your success at the University of Utah, and you are encouraged to meet regularly with your academic advisor. To assure that students are receiving the academic advising they need, all students are required to meet with advisors at various key points in their academic careers. First term freshmen will be required to meet with an advisor to discuss their progress and second term schedule. Second year students will be required to meet with an advisor in the area of their major. Students who have completed 60 or more semester hours with no major or premajor officially declared will be required to meet with an advisor to participate in a major exploration activity. Contact University College for more information.
Undergraduate Academic Advising at the University of Utah is a cross-campus, educational process that empowers students to define and attain their academic goals. Advising professionals utilize various forms of communication in safe environments culminating in students understanding the value of higher education and their roles as citizens within local and global communities.
University College and Transfer Center. University College/The Transfer Center is located on the 4th floor of the Student Services Building. Advisors there provide general advising and will work with you until you are accepted into the major of your choice.
Departmental Advisors. Departmental advisors are located in the academic departments and are the specialists for the individual majors at the university. Once you have chosen a major they will advise you throughout the completion of your major and graduation requirements.
Mandatory Advising. There are times during your academic career when advising will be required.
Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS). All students should generate and print out a DARS report to bring with them to advising.