We help students make decisions.
Exploratory advising serves:
- Students choosing to further explore their options before declaring a major.
- Anticipated fine arts majors waiting to audition for their intended program.
- Prospective engineering majors completing prerequisite courses for their intended program.
- Any student or a prospective student looking for general information on undergraduate majors.
Advising Update 2025
Exploratory Advising is also advising for the Alpha program this fall. If you are currently working with the Alpha program, you can reach out to any of the Exploratory advisors:
- Rich McMullen, Director of Academic Advising
- Dillon Dolby, Assistant Director of Academic Advising
- Julie Corey, Graduate Advisor
The advising office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Our advising services are available via phone, video, and in-person.
Drop-in advising
This fall, we will provide drop-in advising prior to the registration period for first-year students.
Friday, October 31, 2025 | 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Monday, November 3, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
No appointment is necessary; simply come to 1275 Ellsworth Hall for advising assistance.
Connect with your advisor:
You may also contact your academic advisor directly:
Richard McMullen, Director of Academic Advising
Dillon Dolby, Assistant Director of Academic Advising
If you are unsure of your academic advisor, you can access that information in Degree Works.
For prospective transfer and high school students, as you do not have an academic advisor of record yet, please email exploratory-advising@wmich.edu with your questions.
Your success is our top priority and we will do our best to serve your needs.