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Welcome to our awesome new website!

As you may have noticed, the LAS website is sporting a new look.

The makeover was driven by a need to improve accessibility and web standards support. But the site was also overdue for some re-organization, cleaning, and a fresh look to tie it all together.

We encourage you to explore the site. If you find any broken links or other issues we may have missed, please let us know. We will be continually refining the site, adding new features and functionality. We are making every effort to ensure the site meets the needs of our current and future students, our alumni, our faculty and staff, and all other friends of the college.

Thanks for visiting!

The website was developed by the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, with the design by the LAS Office of Communications and Marketing and implementation by ATLAS Web Services.

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Student Advising & Support

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College-Level Advising & Programs

Assistance for all LAS students on major academic matters and degree audits. Also includes advising for these specialized programs:

  • Access and Achievement
  • Bridge Transition
  • Honors Program
  • Individual Programs of Study
  • International Programs
  • Learning Communities
  • Prelaw
  • Secondary Education

Declared Majors

Departmental advising for students who have declared a major.

Undeclared

Advising for students in LAS General Curriculum.

Program Planning and Approvals

Students in LAS are treated as adults and are thus responsible for their own academic program. This responsibility includes adhering to deadlines, following proper procedures, and satisfying LAS and University expectations regarding required courses, normal course loads, and progress toward degree.

Despite this emphasis on individual responsibility, there are the instances in which approvals are required before a student may enroll in courses.

General Advising Expectations

  • Entering freshmen and transfer students participating in summer registration are advised by a staff of LAS professional, faculty, and graduate assistant academic advisors as well as by regularly designated departmental advisors.
  • Once students achieve sophomore standing (30 credits), most are authorized to complete their own course transactions, except for the credit/no credit option. This practice allows for convenience, efficiency, and flexibility of student choice. But the "self-authorization" extended to students at registration is not meant to imply "self-advising." All students are encouraged to consult with their advisors and the college staff.