Glossary

What is an academic advisor?

An academic advisor is a staff member or faculty member who helps you choose courses, understand your program's requirements and stay on track to graduate. They're also the person to see before dropping a course or when grades slip.

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Why it matters

Degree requirements, prerequisites and policies get complicated, and a wrong course choice can cost a term. An advisor can spot those problems early.

Schools organize advising differently: some assign you one advisor, others have advising offices by faculty or major. Your student portal usually says who yours is.

How Dash helps with academic advising

Dash can find your school's advising office and, once you say yes, book an appointment on the school's site. Before you go, ask it to list your courses and deadlines so you walk in with the facts.

Questions students ask

When should I see an academic advisor?

Before registration each term, before dropping or withdrawing from a course, and any time you're thinking of changing your major.

Do I have to see an advisor?

Some schools require it each term or in your first year; others leave it up to you. It's worth going either way.

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