Our CLAS faculty members are dedicated to working with students to help them reach their individual goals, not only inside the classroom, but also through research, short-term study abroad experiences, and advising. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences believes that high-quality academic advising is essential to the well-being of both the College and its students.
Upon matriculation, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. If the student has expressed an interest in a particular major at matriculation, the student will be assigned to an advisor within that major. If the student has not expressed interest in a major at matriculation, he or she will begin with an advisor who will help the student to explore majors, and then be reassigned to an advisor in the major area once the major has been formally declared. Faculty advisors are available not only to assist in choosing courses and majors, but also to help students develop a well-rounded plan to reach individual personal and professional goals.
Good advising is collaboration. Students are ultimately responsible for making their own decisions and for meeting all requirements. Advisors encourage self-reliance, assist students in exploring opportunities at AU and beyond, and connect students to a community of resources at Alfred University.