Academic Advising

Who is my advisor and how can I get in touch with her/him?

If you are working toward a major or minor in a specific department, you should contact that department for advising.

If you are enrolled as a Natural Sciences Open Option student, you will work with a specifically assigned academic advisor to plan a curriculum that will fulfill AUCC requirements while introducing you to areas which you wish to explore as a possible major. Contact the Dean's Office at (970) 491-1300 to be assigned an advisor.

If you are studying as a Life Sciences Open Option major, you should contact the Center for Advising and Student Achievement for advising.

Center for Advising and Student Achievement
202 Aylesworth Hall NE
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1032
(970) 491-7095
prehealth@colostate.edu

Although students interested in the health professions (e.g. medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, chiropractic, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy) pursue regular academic majors and have their academic advisor in those majors, health professions advising provides services that specifically address issues of interest to this group of students. For health professions advising, please contact:

Health Professions Advisors
prehealth@colostate.edu
(970) 491-7095

When should I meet with my advisor?

Many students benefit from advising sessions every semester while others prefer to meet only every two or three semesters. In general, you should meet with your advisor anytime you have questions about your academic progress or if you are having problems with a class. Your advisor can also help connect you with career resources.

I will graduate soon, what do I need to do?

You should declare with the Degree Office your intention to graduate in a given semester.

You will need to complete a Graduation Contract with your academic advisor. If you are completing a minor, you will need to complete a Graduation Contract with an advisor in that department.

You can participate in the Commencement Ceremony even if you have not completed all the requirements for graduation. Your name, however, will not appear in the program.

For more information, please visit the Commencement Page.