The Academic Advising Office offers academic advising services to all students who are pursuing a major or minor within the College of Arts & Humanities. We recommend students meet with our office as well as their Faculty Advisor at least once each semester.
What Our Advisors Do
Our Academic Advisors strive for student success and well-being by working with students in the following ways:
- Advising first-year and transfer students on the selection of general education and major pre-requisite requirements
- Supporting students who have been placed on academic warning or probation.
- Meeting with all new and transfer students at orientation and support course selection for their first semester
- Advising students on how and when to apply for graduation
- Directing students who have questions about department activities or events to the correct individual in that department
- Advising students who have minors within the college but may have majors outside of the college
- Providing information to students interested in switching to a major within the college
How to Schedule An Appointment
- Online: MavConnect Link / MavConnect Instructions,
- Call: 507-389-1712, or
- In-person: Academic Advising Office, Armstrong Hall 226 (AH226)
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Schedule an Appointment / Walk-in Hours
Schedule an appointment with our College Academic Advising Office and/or view their upcoming walk-in hours.
Find Your Advisor / Prepare for Your Meeting
Every student with a major in the College of Arts & Humanities has two academic advising resources, 1) College Academic Advising Office and 2) Faculty Advisor. Before you meet with either, you should prepare so you don't waste your time and get as much as you can out of the meeting.
Plan Your Degree Path
In order to graduate in a timely manner, students should plan their academic degree path by making sure they cover their general and major requirements.
Ready for Course Registration?
Follow these helpful steps so you are ready to register for courses when your window opens.
Update Your Academic Record (Change Your Major)
Update your student record for your Major, Minor, Certificate, Advisor or Catalog year.
Academic Warning, Probation or Suspension
When a student does not meet academic standing requirements, they are placed on Academic Warning, Academic Probation, or Suspension. Learn what happens, how to avoid it, and view resources to help.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
View a listing of the most frequently asked questions of our Academic Advisors.
Contact the Advising Office
Contact the College of Arts & Humanities Academic Advising Office.
