Academic Advising

The Geography Department prides itself on having a long history of intrusive student advising.

Undergraduate majors are expected to meet with the department’s director of undergraduate studies during priority registration for fall, winter, and spring quarters. During this time the director of undergraduate studies has extended office hours daily. During these meetings the student’s timely progress towards completing both the major and college requirements are reviewed, as are a student’s career goals. Such meetings also permit students to learn about internship possibilities arranged by the department. The director of undergraduate studies is also available on a daily for consultation.

Graduate students are likewise expected to meet with the department’s director of graduate studies during priority registration for fall, winter, and spring quarters. Once a student has chosen a thesis or dissertation advisor, the student is required to meet with the advisor as well at least once a quarter. These meetings are designed to insure that a student is making timely progress towards degree. The director of graduate studies is also available on a daily basis for consultation.

All First year graduate students are also afforded the opportunity to meet during Finals week of fall quarter with all the faculty they have worked with during their initial quarter of graduate students. These meetings are designed to give students an early evaluation of their progress and to give faculty an opportunity to hear students’ reactions to our program. A graduate student may request similar interviews anytime during a student’s course of studies.


If you have more questions about McMicken College of Arts and Sciences advising, please visit the A&S Advising page.