Communicating With Your Adviser

To make sure that you’re on track to meet your degree requirements, we recommend contacting your adviser at least once a semester, as well as during the following scenarios:

• course planning or anytime you have questions about your degree audit or requirements,
• transferring credits into Penn State,
• declaring a minor or pursuing a double major,
• if you're thinking about dropping a course during the semester or withdrawing from all courses,
• when you're ready to graduate, or
• if you’re not sure where to go for help.

Your adviser is committed to aiding you in your pursuit of lifelong learning by helping you develop sound plans for your educational future. Your adviser is here to help you understand the requirements of your chosen program and to assist you in navigating the potentially confusing landscape of higher education. If you're looking for an advocate here at Penn State, you need look no further than your adviser—but your adviser can only help you if they know you need it.