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From registration assistance to academic planning to learning about opportunities or just wanting to seek guidance or support, our Academic Advisors are here to help! Please note we are here throughout the summer months.
You provided us feedback and we listened! We have moved all our advising appointments to zoom. Once you schedule an appointment through the You Can Book Me portal, your advisor will convert your appointment to zoom which will generate a confirmation email with a personalized zoom link.
Did you know that our office has extended our appointment times? All advising appointments are now scheduled for a full thirty minutes so that students have more time and space to discuss interests, goals, and questions.
Feedback is important and we want to hear more from you! Please tell us how your advising experience is going by completing an advising survey after your appointment. You will receive an email from us shortly after your meeting. Please take a few minutes to help inform our work so we can assess that our services are meeting your needs. Representation matters and your input is needed and valued!
August 2020 Newsletter
Dear Students,
We hope you are doing well and staying healthy and safe. Where did the summer go? As you start to reorient yourself with the start of the semester, we wanted to take the opportunity to provide you with some tips and resources to better help you prepare. Think of it as an Advising Checklist filled with tips, advice, and information to help you prepare for a successful start to the semester.
Double Check Your Schedule
Review your Schedule for the Fall Semester. Do the courses satisfy requirements needed for your major or minor? Do the days and times work with your schedule?
Setting Up An Academic Advising Appointment During Add/Drop
Our office is continuing to provide advising appointment via Zoom. Please schedule an appointment with you advisor if you have any questions about your schedule, degree progress, or any other academic matters. We will continue to serve you via scheduled appointments and emails throughout the Add/Drop period (August 24-September) and the semester. We encourage you to schedule an appointment as early as possible.
Have Faith In A Job Well Done
You have worked hard to get to where you are today and have laid foundations to make the upcoming year a success. Despite the circumstances we are in right now, what you signed up for at AU and in SOC hasn’t changed. We are here to support you!
Take breaks
Whether it is exploring nature or dancing to your favorite song, develop them in your routine, whatever that looks like to you.
Reflect
Be careful of just checking the boxes. Take time to reflect on the experience you have had or want. What do you like, dislike, and what are your goals when it comes to choosing a major, minor, internships, student organizations with which to get involved? All of these decisions will collectively create a path to your dreams.
One of our Academic Advisors offers this piece of advice on opportunities: When considering a new opportunity, don’t ask yourself, “Should I do it?” Ask yourself, “In 20 years, will I regret not doing it?”
Read your course syllabi to get a better understanding of the expectations of your class.
Contact you professor if you have any questions about the learning outcomes or need clarification on the course expectations. The earlier you do this, the better it will be to help you manage expectations.
Talk to your Professors
Ask them about their career path and what steps they took to get them there. Reflect on what might work or not work for you.
Be transparent in your experience in their class and identify specific information such as challenges with specific concepts or wanting to further discuss a topic that sparks your interest.
Keep Your Advisor in the Loop
In reflecting about your goals and interests, staying in touch with your advisor about challenges and dreams is the best way to know about opportunities and get help with difficulties.
Utilize Campus Resources
There are campus resources that offer a variety of services. We all work here at AU to support the life and health of students as they grow and engage. We hope you will access us all.
Refer here for a variety of Academic Resources including ones specific to online learning, academic strategies, download planners and calendars, and other tips to navigate online courses.
Take Breaks
Whether it is exploring nature or dancing to your favorite song, develop them in your routine, whatever that looks like to you.
Reflect
Be careful of just checking the boxes. Take time to reflect on the experience you have had or want. What do you like, dislike, and what are your goals when it comes to choosing a major, minor, internships, student organizations with which to get involved? All of these decisions will collectively create a path to your dreams.
One of our Academic Advisors offers this piece of advice on opportunities: When considering a new opportunity, don’t ask yourself, “Should I do it?” Ask yourself, “In 20 years, will I regret not doing it?”
Read Your Course Syllabi
Contact you professor if you have any questions about the learning outcomes or need clarification on the course expectations. The earlier you do this, the better it will be to help you manage expectations.
Talk to your Professors
Ask them about their career path and what steps they took to get them there. Reflect on what might work or not work for you.
Be transparent in your experience in their class and identify specific information such as challenges with specific concepts or wanting to further discuss a topic that sparks your interest.
Keep Your Advisor in the Loop
In reflecting about your goals and interests, staying in touch with your advisor about challenges and dreams is the best way to know about opportunities and get help with difficulties.
Utilize Campus Resources
There are campus resources that offer a variety of services. We all work here at AU to support the life and health of students as they grow and engage. We hope you will access us all.
Refer here for a variety of Academic Resources including ones specific to online learning, academic strategies, download planners and calendars, and other tips to navigate online courses.
Talk To Your Professors
Ask them about their career path and what steps they took to get them there. Reflect on what might work or not work for you.
Be transparent in your experience in their class and identify specific information such as challenges with specific concepts or wanting to further discuss a topic that sparks your interest.
Keep Your Advisor In The Loop
In reflecting about your goals and interests, staying in touch with your advisor about challenges and dreams is the best way to know about opportunities and get help with difficulties.
Utilize Campus Resources
There are campus resources that offer a variety of services. We all work here at AU to support the life and health of students as they grow and engage. We hope you will access us all.
Refer here for a variety of Academic Resources including ones specific to online learning, academic strategies, download planners and calendars, and other tips to navigate online courses.
Feel free to contact us with any questions at communication@american.edu.