Web chat: Academic Advising
Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, noon–1 p.m. CST
Do you have questions about courses, majors and advising? UW–Madison wants to help.
Academic advising is an important part of undergraduate education. Advisors help students find the resources and tools to explore, define and accomplish academic and career goals.
The topic can be complex and challenging, and it consistently rates as an area in which students and parents have concerns and questions.
To make things easier, the UW–Madison Parent Program is hosting a live informational Web chat to answer a wide range of questions from students and parents.
Topics may include selecting or changing a major, course selection, reading a Degree Audit Reporting System (DARS) report, advising improvements, entrance requirements for undergraduate majors, transfer requirements and planned enhancements to the campus advising structure.
As part of a comprehensive plan to improve student academic advising services, the university recently created the new position of director of undergraduate advising. The area will be a priority for years to come.
Participants are encouraged to submit their own questions or simply sit back and observe the chat. For those who can't participate in the live chat, a complete HTML transcript will be posted immediately following the event.
Keep in mind that the chat is designed to provide information and resources — it doesn’t replace a regular appointment with an assigned academic advisor.