Academic Advising

The following information is designed to assist you in understanding: your role as a student, the role of your academic advisor, important dates and events happening throughout the school year and things you should be doing each year.  It is also designed to give you tools to utilize in order to achieve: financial, academic, career, engagement and holistic health.

• What is my role as a student and the role of your academic advisor? Academic Advising Syllabus
• What's happening this year and when? Academic Calendar
• What should I be doing this year? Year by year plan
• How can I effectively use the tools I have to plan ahead for a more meaningful educational experience? Plan it 4-ward

The information on the following page is designed to help focus your energy on the things that are most important in the early stages of your education.

• Guide specifically for first year student to give you important information that you should know. First year guide
• Step by step plan of what you should be doing each year. Year by year plan

The information on the following page is designed to help focus your energy on the things that are most important, as you look to continue your educational journey on your path to graduation.

• Step by step guide to what you should be doing each year. Year by year plan
• Link to graduation information. Graduation

The information on the page below is designed to assist you in your transition into Western Michigan University and

• Resources meant to help transfer students get specific information pertaining to them. Resources
• A site to help transfer students find the service available to them. Services