Academic Advising
Mission Statement
The mission of the MTSU academic advising process is to provide a quality, student-centered environment that promotes intellectual growth. This process is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and mentoring relationship among advisors, students and the university community. Students are encouraged to think logically, critically and creatively in order to assume ownership of their lifelong educational goals. Advisors guide students through a variety of support services that enable them to make a successful and holistic transition in the MTSU and global community.
Objective: To understand university, college and degree program policies and requirements.
Need to meet with an advisor?
Undecided majors will be advised by the advising staff from University College until solidifying a major of choice.
When students declare a major, the major department will assign a faculty advisor. Students may view their assigned advisor including contact information in their PipelineMT account. In the event that faculty advisors have not been assigned or are not available, students may also contact the college of their major to speak with a college advisor. Click on the college listed below to be directed to the college advising website for contact information.
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Concrete and Construction Management
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technology
- Geosciences
- Mathematical Sciences
- Military Science
- Physics and Astronomy
College of Business (Jennings A. Jones College of Business)
- Accounting
- Economics & Finance
- Economics
- Finance
- Finance - Real Estate
- Risk Management and Insurance
- Information Systems and Analytics
- Management
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Management
- Supply Chain Concentration
- Marketing
- Business Education – Teaching
- Business Education – Non-Teaching (Corporate Communication Technology option)
- Marketing
- Professional Selling Concentration
College of Education
- Early Childhood Education (Pre K-3)
- Special Education
- Comprehensive K-12
- Interventionist K-8, Interventionist 6-12
- 6-8 (Science, Social Studies, Math, English)
- Interdisciplinary Studies K-5
- Students wishing to teach grades 6-12 should major in the teaching discipline with a Secondary Education minor from Educational Leadership
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
Schedule advising appointments at www.mtsu.edu/cbhs
- Criminal Justice Administration - Concentrations in Law Enforcement and Homeland Security
- Health and Human Performance
- Athletic Training
- Communication Disorders
- Community and Public Health
- Exercise Science
- Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies
- Physical Education K-12
- Human Sciences
- Family & Consumer Studies - Concentrations in Family & Consumer Science Education and Child Development & Family Studies
- Interior Design
- Nutrition and Food Science - Dietetics
- Textiles, Merchandising, and Design - Concentrations in Apparel Design and Fashion Merchandising
- School of Nursing
- Psychology - Concentrations in Pre-graduate Psychology and Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social Work
College of Liberal Arts
- Africana Studies
- Art and Design
- English
- Communication Studies
- Global Studies and Human Geography
- History
- Music
- Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Political Science and International Relations
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Theatre & Dance
- World Languages, Literatures, and Cultures (French, German, Japanese, & Spanish)
College of Media and Entertainment
Media Arts- Animation
- Interactive Media
- Media Management
- Photography
- Video and Film Production
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Media Studies
- Public Relations
- Public Relations Recording Industry
- Visual Communication
- Audio Production
- Commercial Songwriting
- Music Business
University College
- Integrated Studies
- Professional Studies majors
- Undecided Majors
Students with questions regarding the Honors program should also contact the Honors College.
- Buchanan Fellowships for incoming freshmen
- Transfer Fellowships
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Information for current MTSU Honors students
- National Fellowships such as the Fulbright and Goldwater
What takes place during an advising session? How should I prepare?
Expectations of Students
- Schedule regular appointments with faculty and/or college advisor.
- Review major/program policies and requirements using the MTSU Undergraduate Catalog and make a list of questions and concerns.
- Clarify personal values and goals; follow through and accept responsibility for academic decisions and performance.
- Keep a record or file of your academic progress and goals and bring it to scheduled appointments.
Advisor Responsibilities
- Possess an understanding of university/college/program requirements in order to effectively communicate those requirements to others.
- Provide a teaching/learning environment for students to share thoughts, aspirations, concerns and interests.
- Encourage and guide students to define and develop realistic educational goals.
- Assist students with making course selection and career-related decisions; make referrals when appropriate.
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