Academic Advising

All new Mount Holyoke students are assigned a faculty advisor who can offer guidance about selecting courses and creating an academic plan. Your advisor's name will be included in the arrival packet you receive when you come to campus.

Your first faculty advisor is your premajor advisor. Until you declare your major in the spring of your sophomore year, you and your premajor advisor should discuss the range of academic options available to you. Be a good advisee. Ask questions. Know your options. Talk to your advisor about your interests and goals. She or he may suggest that you seek additional advice from specific department chairs or faculty members.

When do I meet my advisor?
You'll meet with your faculty advisor several times during the academic year. The first time is during Orientation. At this first meeting, you'll discuss the courses for which you preregistered. First-year students frequently change their schedules based on advice they receive.

After the initial  meeting, you should be sure to schedule a follow-up appointment within the first two weeks of the semester, at mid-semester, and again during the official advising period in November and April.  As new academic interests evolve, be sure to discuss them with your advisor at any point in a semester.