When is it a good time to see an academic counselor or peer advisor?
Sample questions to ask your academic counselor or peer advisor.
How to Get the Most out of Studying?
When is it a good time to see an academic counselor or peer advisor?
| SAME-DAY APPOINTMENT (15 min.) | ADVANCE APPOINTMENT (30 min.) | |
| WEEK 1 | BUSY | LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
| WEEK 2 | BUSY | RESERVED FOR AP STUDENTS |
| WEEK 3 | GOOD TIME | RESERVED FOR AP STUDNETS |
| WEEK 4 | GOOD TIME | RESERVED FOR AP STUDENTS |
| WEEK 5 | GOOD TIME | GOOD TIME |
| WEEK 6 | GOOD TIME | GOOD TIME |
| WEEK 7 | BUSY | GOOD TIME |
| WEEK 8 | BUSY | LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
| WEEK 9 | BUSY | LIMITED AVAILABILITY |
| WEEK 10 | GOOD TIME | GOOD TIME |
| FINALS | GOOD TIME | GOOD TIME |
Sample questions to ask your academic counselor or peer advisor:
- Can you help me think about possible majors and/or minors that complement my interests?
- Where do I stand in degree requirements?
- What do you think about this tentative course schedule?
- How many units should I take?
- Should I add or drop a course? How do I go about doing so?
- Can you direct me to resources and opportunities that fit with my educational and/or career goals?
- When and how should I start planning for Field Study? (Check here for the Field Study Schedule)
- What are some on-campus resources I can take advantage of to help me succeed in my classes?
- How do I go about getting involved in research with a faculty member? Can I receive credit for it?
- Which of the classes I took at another school fulfill my requirements?
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