How to Make an Academic Advising Appointment

All students in the Carlson School Undergraduate Program are assigned a full-time professional advisor.

Scheduling an Appointment

There are multiple ways to schedule a 30-minute appointment with your assigned academic advisor.

Schedule an Appointment Online

Current Carlson degree-seeking students can also call (612) 624-3313 or visit the Undergraduate Program office in 2-190 Hanson Hall to schedule an appointment. Our office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

Drop-In Advising

Current Carlson degree-seeking students may seek hybrid drop-in advising opportunities with an academic advisor for brief inquiries needing 5-10 minutes during the school year to discuss the following:

• Registration questions
• One Time Late Withdrawal procedure
• Connections to resources
• Academic policy questions
• General questions that may take less than 10 minutes to discuss

Scheduling an Appointment

Current College of Biological Sciences (CBS) students can schedule an advising appointment with a CBS Academic Advisor multiple ways.

Schedule an Appointment Online

You can also call (612) 624-9717 or visiting CBS Student Services in 3-104 Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB) to schedule an appointment at the front desk. Our office is open from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Drop-in Advising

Current CBS Students and students with a CBS minor may meet with an academic advisor for 10-15 minutes during virtual and in-person drop-in advising hours. Drop-in advising hours are limited between semesters.

Students interested in transferring to CBS from another UMNTC college should attend a transfer information session before meeting with a CBS advisor.

Scheduling an Appointment

Current College of Design (CDES) students may schedule an appointment with their academic advisor by using online scheduling or by calling CDES Student Services at 612-624-1717.

Schedule an Appointment Online

Appointments are available online, in-person, or by phone.

Scheduling an Appointment

CEHD students can schedule an appointment online through individual advisor profiles or by calling your assigned advising office. Advising appointments are offered in-person, over Zoom/Google Hangouts, or the phone. 

CEHD Student Services
360 Education Sciences Building
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-3339
Drop-in advising: Check with your advisor for their availability.
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

Schedule an Appointment Online

TRIO Student Support Services
40 Education Sciences Building
56 East River Road
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-625-0772
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.; Monday (remote) and Tuesday through Friday (in person)

Schedule an Appointment Online

If you are having a difficult time finding an appointment time that works for you online or over the phone, contact your advisor directly. 

Students who have been admitted to the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) will be assigned an academic advisor. 

Scheduling an Appointment

Current CFANS students can schedule an advising appointment with their CFANS Academic Advisor in multiple ways.

Schedule an Appointment Online

You can also call 612-301-2389, email [email protected], or visit our CFANS Advising and One Stop Student Center to schedule an appointment at the front desk located in 130 Coffey Hall from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Drop-in Advising

Drop-in advising is only available to current CFANS students.  Current students may meet with an academic advisor for 10-15 minutes during drop-in advising hours.

Drop-in advising is available for the following:

• Add-Drop (One Time Drop)
• Course equivalencies
• Schedule verification and changes (current semester)
• Quick questions (liberal education requirements)
• Quick overview of APAS
• Petition procedures (information about the process) 

Scheduling an Appointment

All CLA students should schedule their academic advising appointments with their Academic Advisor online. 

Schedule an Appointment Online

Students can also call or stop by their assigned advising office to schedule an appointment.

16 Johnston Hall (Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
101 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-2020

Martin Luther King, Jr. Program (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
33 Appleby Hall
128 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-625-2300

President's Emerging Scholars (Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
2 Appleby Hall
128 Pleasant St. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-624-7729

​​Drop-In Advising

Students who are currently enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts are welcome to utilize our drop-in advising hours in their assigned advising offices. Drop-in advising is limited to a 5 to 10 minute session. In general, drop-in hours are held 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, but each office may have their own drop-in advising hours so it is best to call.

Scheduling an Appointment

There are multiple ways to schedule an academic advising appointment in CSE:

• Schedule online at cseadvising.appointments.umn.edu
• Call the CSE Student Services Front Desk at 612-624-2890
  
• Visit the CSE Student Services office at 105 Lind Hall (Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
• Email [email protected] or the assigned advisor directly

Schedule an Appointment Online

Registration Appointments

• Pre-major students: Students receive an email when it is time to sign up for a registration appointment. Appointments must be scheduled before students are eligible to register for classes.
• Students admitted to their major: Students should consult their department to determine whether a registration appointment with a departmental or faculty advisor/mentor is required. If a student does not see any availability online, they may email their assigned advisor to discuss setting up an appointment. Assigned advisor contact information is listed in the student’s MyU portal.

Drop-in Advising

CSE Academic Advising drop-in hours are 2:00-4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during the semester. Virtual drop-ins are also available on Mondays via Zoom. Students must check in by 3:45 p.m.

Drop-in advising is designed for brief conversations (5–10 minutes) for questions including the following:

• One-time-only late withdrawal
• Concern about a current class
• Referrals to resources and programs
• Liberal education requirements
• College or University academic policies
   

Schedule an Appointment

Current BSN students can schedule an appointment with an academic advisor online at z.umn.edu/BSNAdvising. Appointments are available online and in-person on the Twin Cities and Rochester campus.

Schedule an Online Appointment

The Office of Student & Career Advancement Services is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. We are located in 2-139 Weaver-Densford Hall (Twin Cities) and 390 University Square (Rochester). Our phone number is 612-625-7980.

Drop-In Advising

During fall and spring semesters, students are welcome to meet with an academic advisor during drop-in hours for a quick session (10-15 minutes). Drop-in advising is available online and in-person on both campuses periodically throughout the semester. Details about drop-in times, modality, and location can be found in the advising calendar at z.umn.edu/BSNAdvisingCalendar.

The following are examples of what you might talk about during drop-in sessions:

• Schedule verification
• Assistance making schedule changes
• Referrals to resources

Drop-in advising is not available during summer and winter breaks. 

Scheduling an Appointment

Current University Honors Program students can schedule an advising appointment with their Academic Advisor in one of three ways.

Schedule an Appointment Online

You can also call 612-624-5522 or visit the program office in 200 Jones Hall open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment.

If you are not able to come for an in-person appointment, advisors are also available for phone and online meetings. Please contact your advisor to set up a distance meeting. 

Drop-In Advising

Honors Advisors have regularly scheduled "drop-in" office hours, designed to help students with quick questions that require 10-15 minutes or less. Students should use the “Drop-in” calendar to access drop-in advising appointments. 

Scheduling an Appointment

School of Public Health students can schedule an advising appointment online via the link below. Advising appointments are offered in-person and online. 

Schedule an Appointment Online

If you are having a difficult time finding an appointment time that works for you online or over the phone, please contact your advisor directly.