{"id":2,"date":"2024-04-01T17:48:02","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T17:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/advising\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-04-10T03:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T03:53:50","slug":"index","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Welcome to Advising at MTSU!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">At MTSU, our dedicated professional advisors are here to support students every step of the way. We\u2019ll work with you to create a personalized educational plan that aligns with your career goals and personal aspirations\u2014helping you stay on track for a timely and successful graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">MTSU Academic Advising Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">MTSU academic advising fosters a collaborative, holistic, and inclusive student-centered relationship that promotes academic and personal growth so students can thrive in the university community. Through innovative, transformative, and informed practice, academic advisors empower students to think critically and take ownership of their journey and success.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-lightgray-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-79cd98a7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-text-align-center\">Advisees are expected to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-lightgray-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19c400f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;min-height:0px;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3e11c9cf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Be responsive and respectful to their academic advisor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Schedule appointments with their academic advisor at least once a semester and be on time. Ask questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Familiarize themselves with the academic calendar and be aware of important deadlines, such as financial due dates, priority registration, and withdrawal deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Come prepared for academic advising appointments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Check MTMail regularly and utilize PipelineMT and Degree Works.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Accept responsibility for their decisions and own their academic experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Advisors are expected to:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-lightgray-background-color has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-19c400f2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e0082cf6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Be available, approachable, and respectful of students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\">Encourage and support students as they develop realistic goals and attainable educational plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Have a thorough understanding of MTSU\u2019s True Blue Core curriculum, institutional requirements, and degree requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Be efficient and accurate when discussing degree requirements with advisees. Assist students in developing decision-making skills and encourage them to accept responsibility for their academic choices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Maintain confidentiality according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/one-stop\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> FERPA<\/a> guidelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Be knowledgeable about campus policies, resources, support services, and opportunities; referring students as needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">MTSU Academic Advising Student Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Students will:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Recognize that advising is integral to their student development: academic advisors help prepare them for both life and careers beyond graduation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Initiate contact with their assigned advisor at least once per academic year. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Identify desired outcome of advising appointments. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Come to academic advising appointments prepared with questions that align with academic plan and career goals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Develop an academic plan in collaboration with their academic advisor based on academic program requirements. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Utilize digital tools and resources (PipelineMT and Degree Works) to monitor their academic progress. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Use campus success or support services. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:1px;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:1px;margin-left:0\">Register for classes during priority registration that align with academic and career goals based on informed discussions with an academic advisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:0\">Need To Meet With An Advisor?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:0;margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\"><strong>Scheduling:<\/strong> Your academic advisor\u2019s name and contact information can be found in PipelineMT. Appointments can be held in person, virtually (via Zoom or phone), or, in some cases, through email. You can schedule an appointment using the online appointment booking system called Navigate360: <a href=\"http:\/\/mtsu.campus.eab.com\/\">http:\/\/mtsu.campus.eab.com.<\/a> To log in directly, use the same username and password as your MTMail account.<br><br><strong>Prepare:<\/strong> Be aware of any<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/registration\/holds\/\"> holds <\/a>on your account. Review your program requirements and record your progress on your personalized academic plan before your meeting. Bring all important documents with you, and be prepared with any questions and\/or concerns you have about your progress. Arrive on time for your advising appointment. If you are unable to attend the appointment, please cancel and reschedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-right:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-left:0\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-mtsublue-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-mtsublue-background-color has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"margin-top:2px;margin-bottom:2px\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Academic Advising Timeline<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-groupwithshadow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-8a368f38 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong> First Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Establish contact with your assigned advisor. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grow familiar with campus resources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investigate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/search-program\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/search-program\/\">majors\/careers<\/a> of interest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/sos.mtsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sos.mtsu.edu\/\">student organizations<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/financial-aid\/scholarships\/\">college and departmental scholarship opportunities<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-groupwithshadow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Second Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Explore&nbsp;major related student organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/careeredge\/students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career EDGE<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/mtengage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> MT Engage<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/exl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Experiential Learning<\/a> (EXL) opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Begin networking with peers and faculty within major. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create personalized academic plan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore internship opportunities. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/careers.mtsu.edu\/en-us\/listing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Development Center <\/a>services and resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-groupwithshadow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33233fb6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Third Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Research career options, graduate programs, and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>participate in career fairs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>File<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">intent to graduate<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">.<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solidify internship plans.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare for appropriate graduate exams (LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-groupwithshadow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Fourth Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Finalize career\/post-graduation transition plan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take graduate exams (LSAT, GRE, MCAT, GMAT).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete appropriate<a href=\"https:\/\/w1.mtsu.edu\/iepr\/field_test.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> exit exams <\/a>during graduating semester &#8211; see Major Field Test (MFT) and General Exit Exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/graduation\/ceremony\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">graduation<\/a> website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-groupwithshadow\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>Ongoing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:90%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-compact-list\">\n<li>Familiarize yourself with the academic calendar and important dates and deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay involved with social\/professional student organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seek information regarding education abroad, career-focused internships, and research opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend campus events, guest lectures, music\/ theatrical performances, career days, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build relationships with faculty in your discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-mtsublue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa8716ef67d0e32fe9aa691fe880ebc6\" style=\"border-radius:0px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--mtsublue);border-right-style:dotted;border-right-width:1px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--mtsublue);border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--mtsublue);border-left-style:dotted;border-left-width:1px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><strong>These are generalized expectations of all students. Please work with your Academic Advisor to personalize your student experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to Advising at MTSU! At MTSU, our dedicated professional advisors are here to support students every step of the way. We\u2019ll work with you to create a personalized educational plan that aligns with your career goals and personal aspirations\u2014helping you stay on track for a timely and successful graduation. 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