The Undergraduate University Division (UUD) provides academic advising primarily for freshmen (0-27 credits) and sophomores (28-55 credits) and is the primary advising unit for No Preference/Exploratory students. UUD also serves as the Assistant Dean for all freshmen and sophomores who are members of a residental college. UUD academic advisors are available to help students make informed decisions about their major exploration, academics policies and procedures. The advisors will assist students in identifying support services that can help them achieve academic success.
Academic advising is a collaborative effort between students and advisor(s). Students are best serve when they are active participants in the advising process. To take an active role in the advising process students are encouraged to:
Taking an active role in the advising process:
- See an academic advisor at least once each semester. Students can schedule an appointment or take advantage of walk-in hours.
- Think about what they would like to get out of their advising session
- Come prepared to give the advising session their full attention
- Bring a list of courses that they are interested in taking; particularly courses for a major they are exploring
- Bring a list of possible majors that they are interested in exploring.
- Check the online Academic Program Catalog for courses needed for a particular major.
- Check that the course is offered the semester they want it because some courses are sequential and only offered in the fall or spring.
- Check Schedule of Courses for class times and for course pre-requisites.
- Ask questions if they don't understand something
- Take notes and keep copies of their advising material in a folder
- Follow through with the recommended support services
- Read all MSU email from UUD, the Registrar’s Office or other University officials
- Check StuInfo for any holds that may be on your account. You will not be allowed to enroll if there are holds on your account.
- If you are exploring major options, check the online Academic Program Catalog for courses needed for that major.
- Bring a list of possible course selections
- Some courses are sequential and only offered in the fall or spring. Check Schedule of Courses for class times, the semester a class is offered and for course pre-requisites.
- Write down and bring with you any questions you may have
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Bessey - Central Campus: 434 Farm Ln.; 170 Bessey Hall; 517-355-3515
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Brody Engagement Center: 241 W. Brody Rd.; 160 Brody Hall; 517-353-3863
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Holden Engagement Center: 234 Wilson Rd.; 125 & 126 Holden Hall; 517-884-6680
- Hubbard Engagement Center: 964 Hubbard Rd.; C130 Hubbard Hall; 517-884-3501
- North Engagement Center: 49 Abbott Rd.; 337 Union Bldg.; 517-884-4050
- River Trail Engagement Center: 817 E Shaw Ln.; C101 McDonel Hall; 517-884-4080
Some other ways that students can actively participate are to:
Annual Enrollment
Enrollment for the summer, fall and spring semesters of the next academic year takes place during Spring Semester. The Registrar assigns students a day and time when they can access the enrollment system and begin enrolling for the following academic year. Students cannot begin annual enrollment until their assigned appointment time but may enroll anytime after their appointment time. Students can check StuInfo for their scheduled enrollment access time.
Avoid the Last Minute Rush! See an advisor well in advance of the scheduled appointment time.
How to prepare for your advising session:
UUD Office Hours and Locations
Students can schedule an appointment to see a UUD advisor by calling the UUD office they would like to visit:
Office Hours for UUD office at:
North Engagement Center:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - noon
Office Hours for UUD office at:
River Trail Engagement Center:
Monday - Tuesday
8 a.m. - noon
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday
8 a.m. - noon
Students may also take advantage of regular walk-in hours at all other UUD offices:
Monday - Friday:
8 a.m. - noon
1 p.m - 5 p.m.
During summer semester, advising is available at the Bessey Office only.
