Overview of Meetings with Advisers
Bear Beginnings: New Student Days - May 23 & 24, 2023 (select one day)
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- Meet one-on-one with your adviser
- Talk with your adviser about your academic goals
- Register for classes for the Fall semester
- Ask Questions!
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August Orientation - August 24-27, 2023
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- Meet for lunch with your adviser and the rest of your advising cohort
- Continue to develop a relationship with your adviser
- Discuss expectations and goals for the semester
- Make any necessary changes to your class schedule
- Ask any remaining questions
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Fall Semester
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- Meet with your adviser and advising cohort weekly. This meeting helps you make connections with fellow first-year students, eases the transition to college, and helps you learn more about what it’s like to be an Ursinus student.
- After the fall semester, you are encouraged to meet with your adviser on an “as needed” basis.
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What to expect from your First-Year Adviser
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- Advisers are prepared to help you deal with personal and academic issues and the transition to life at Ursinus
- Advisers are there to answer questions and point you in the right direction by connecting you to appropriate campus resources
- Advisers can assist you with dropping or adding classes, understanding graduation requirements, and declaring your major.
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