So many advisors. . .
As you move through each academic year, you'll have new questions, need new information and encounter new opportunities to explore. A team of advisors, with expertise in key areas, will help you navigate college life and assist you in reaching your goals.
If you have been admitted to UWM, you can determine your current advisor by logging on to the Student Service Center in PAWS. The name of your advisor is listed on the first page. Typically the first advisor listed is your academic advisor, the second advisor listed is your faculty advisor.
First Year Advisor
The first year of college can be exciting and liberating for students. For some, making the transition from high school to college can be difficult, especially during the first semester. Your first year advisor is an academic advisor with expertise in working with students who have less than 24 credits. Your first year advisor will:
Once you've reached 24 credits, you will be assigned an academic advisor in your program. He or she knows the ins and outs of your major and works closely with program faculty and staff. Your academic advisor will:
A faculty advisor will also be assigned once you've reached 24 credits. Your faculty advisor teaches and is typically involved in service and research in your program of interest. Your faculty advisor will:
As you move through each academic year, you'll have new questions, need new information and encounter new opportunities to explore. A team of advisors, with expertise in key areas, will help you navigate college life and assist you in reaching your goals.
If you have been admitted to UWM, you can determine your current advisor by logging on to the Student Service Center in PAWS. The name of your advisor is listed on the first page. Typically the first advisor listed is your academic advisor, the second advisor listed is your faculty advisor.
First Year Advisor
The first year of college can be exciting and liberating for students. For some, making the transition from high school to college can be difficult, especially during the first semester. Your first year advisor is an academic advisor with expertise in working with students who have less than 24 credits. Your first year advisor will:
- Make sure you start off on the "right track" and stay there.
- Help you find your way around the University.
- Assess your academic and career goals.
- Provide information about General Education Requirement.
- Monitor and review your academic progress each semester.
Once you've reached 24 credits, you will be assigned an academic advisor in your program. He or she knows the ins and outs of your major and works closely with program faculty and staff. Your academic advisor will:
- Provide information about and guidance in meeting program and graduation requirements.
- Help you understand University policies and procedures.
- Refer you to resources on and off campus to help you be successful.
- Provide guidance when it comes time to applying for admission to the School of Education.
- Monitor and review your academic progress each semester.
- Monitor your overall progress with the goal of graduating.
A faculty advisor will also be assigned once you've reached 24 credits. Your faculty advisor teaches and is typically involved in service and research in your program of interest. Your faculty advisor will:
- Answer questions related to the teaching field.
- Provide information about course content and curriculum rationale.
- Provide insight on graduate schools and professional opportunities.
- Approve any requests for changes in your program.
- Answer questions related to the creation and maintenance of your teaching portfolio.
