Student Advising Center

All freshmen and undeclared students (except some international students) are advised in the Student Advising Center (SAC). The advisors are faculty members representing each department of the university which has an undergraduate degree program. The hours for the Student Advising Center are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The SAC office is located in 206 Plumb Hall.

The Student Advising Center does “intrusive advising.” This means that periodically throughout the semester students are sent invitations to make appointments with their advisor in the center. If a student does not respond, a follow-up letter is sent. If there is still no response, a telephone call or personal contact is made.

SAC advisors try to become well acquainted with the needs of their advisees, making them aware of the services and facilities of the university and helping them plan an appropriate and satisfying academic program.

Beginning with their sophomore year, students who have chosen a major are assigned an advisor within the appropriate academic department. Undeclared students continue to be advised by SAC advisors until they select a major. Students should come to the Student Advising Center or call 341-5421 for more information.

Last Updated August 11, 2009