Academic advising incorporates both (1) generalized assistance and guidance given to undergraduate and graduate students in fulfilling their individual coursework and degree requirements, and (2) more sophisticated, intellectual direction and mentoring provided for students who undertake independent studies, honors theses, and graduate projects. The fundamental purpose of academic advising is to assist students in clarifying and meeting their educational and career goals. The student and faculty member work together as a team; the student should come prepared to advising sessions with specific questions and ideas.
Advising in the Program in Classics
When you declare a major in Greek, Latin, or classical civilization, you will receive an email that assigns you to an individual faculty advisor. That person, a professor in the program will assist with the following topics:
- Course selection
- Fulfilling the requirements of the major
- General distribution and minor requirements within CAS
- Planning for off-campus studies, internships, and other opportunities
- Navigating the four-year plan
- Career ideas and opportunities
All advisors hold regular office hours; please check the website to see when they are available and to find contact information to arrange an appointment.
Classics minors or students considering a major/minor who would like advice are welcome to make an appointment with the chair or to reach out to professors they know in the program.
Advisor Changes: Leaves, Sabbaticals, and Student-Initiated Changes
If and when your advisor goes on sabbatical or other leave, you will be assigned temporarily to another faculty member until your advisor returns and resumes duties; if you are being reassigned, the program's administrative coordinator will email you to let you know who your acting advisor is. If for whatever reason you would like to change your advisor, please contact the program chair.
Additional Resources: Careers, Research, Graduate School, etc.
Members of the classics faculty have a wealth of knowledge to share about the nature of the field, job opportunities available to classics majors, graduate programs in classics and related disciplines, and more. We encourage you to tap into that expertise through consultation with individual faculty members. We also recommend you join the Goodrich Classical Club, which sponsors regular events, lectures, and socials on campus and where a lot of informal peer advising takes place. You can also find them via the .
Seeking Other Kinds of Advising?
Your academic advisor has expertise in scholarly issues, especially pertaining to the field of classics. ¶¶Òõ̽̽ office can help you to identify many other resources you may need, including free professional advising and support concerning student health, legal matters, writing and learning skills, general career planning, lifestyle/residential issues, academic accommodations, and more.
How Do I Find Out Who My Academic Advisor is?
At the top of this page (or most any ¶¶Òõ̽̽ web page), click on , click advising (degree audit), and you will see your academic profile panel. There, your advisor(s) is listed with an option to send an email.
How Do I Contact My Advisor?
- Send an email to your advisor (follow the above procedure to find his/her email address or use the online )
- Stop by his/her office during office hours or make an appointment