Academic Advising
Academic advisors assist with defining your academic goals and helping you navigate educational requirements. They can also tell you about educational and personal support programs, co-curricular opportunities and career options.
Meet an Advisor
The Office for Student Success provides academic advising for all current Texas A&M University students.
How can my advisor help me?
Your advisor’s primary goal is to ensure you earn your bachelor’s degree on time. With an extensive knowledge of the college’s major and minor requirements, advisors gauge your academic progress and help you pave a direct path to graduation. They also provide information on the courses, certificates and programs you are eligible to pursue.
When should I meet with an advisor?
You’ll first meet with an advisor during your New Student Conference. Once enrolled in our programs, you’re always welcome to meet with an advisor to review your degree progress; we recommend meeting with your advisor at least once a semester.
Beyond general advising, academic advisors can help you with specific inquiries, including:
- Change of major/minor requests
- Declaring a minor
- Declaring a certificate
- Add/Q-drop deadlines
- Degree planning
How do I schedule an appoinment?
Advising appointments can be virtually scheduled in the Navigate student success portal. However, your advisor may have walk-in hours or a different way to schedule appointments. Make sure to stay up to date on your advisors emails, which will most likely contain information on how to schedule meetings. Appointments should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. It’s recommended that you schedule the meeting a few weeks prior to ensure your advisor’s availability.
How to Prepare for an Advisor Meeting
Although advisors have access to your academic history and files, you are still responsible for coming to your meeting ready to discuss your degree plan. Prepare questions for your advisor and, if necessary, fill out student forms and review your degree evaluation in the Howdy portal.
If you’ve never used these resources, your advising meeting is the perfect time to start. As always, academic advisors are happy to serve and accommodate you. These resources may be used before or during your appointment.