Overview of HHD Academic Advising

An overview of advising in the College of Health and Human Development

Important information to get you underway

Academic advising is a key resource for students in the College of Health and Human Development, providing guidance on course selection, degree requirements, and career pathways. Advisers support students in making informed decisions, connecting with campus resources, and developing academic and professional goals. Explore this content to learn more about how to make the most of your relationship with the academic advisers in HHD!

Some of these links will take you to our Canvas site to review information. When you finish reviewing all the information, return to the HHD NSO page to complete the next section.

Supporting materials

• Introduction to advising in HHD
  • Explore this PowerPoint to learn more about the role of an adviser, the structure of advising in HHD, and other tips to make the most out of the advising relationship.
• Entrance to Major Requirements
  • Incoming students are considered “pre-major” students until they meet third-semester classification (at least 29.1 credits) and attain at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA. Other colleges or departments may have additional requirements, be sure to talk with your adviser to learn more about the entrance to major process.
• Center for Student Advising and Engagement (CSAE) Website
• Starfish CSAE Service Page 
  • Starfish connects students to their academic adviser, faculty, and others in their support network.