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Important: 

The First Year Advising Office is offering the following schedule for in-person or virtual drop in appointments for the opening of the Spring 2025 semester.  If you would like to request a 30 minute appointment at a time different from these drop in hours, please contact your Advisor through Starfish. In-person appointments occur in Berkman Hall (BH) 110.  Call 216.687.9376 with questions! 

Virtual Drop-in Advising .

• Friday, January 3: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Monday, January 6: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 7: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Wednesday, January 8: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Thursday, January 9: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Friday, January 10: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday, January 13: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (first day of classes)
• Tuesday, January 14: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 15: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Thursday, January 16: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday, January 17: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (last day to meet with an advisor to add courses)
• Friday, January 24: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (last day to drop with a full refund)

OUR MISSION

Our Advisors guide incoming students during their transition to ÀÏ°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¹Ù·½¿ª½± and through their first year. By providing individualized support, First Year and Exploratory Advisors help students build a foundation for academic success and professional development leading towards graduation and future career goals.

Our Advisors advance the mission by:

• Building connections - developing relationships with students, establishing trust, and connecting them to the campus community and resources
• Engaging students in learning - exploring majors, fostering personal development and growth, clarifying goals, developing an academic plan, and cultivating accountability
• Empowering a growth mindset - promoting self-efficacy and a personal belief in their abilities
• Fostering dignity and respect - honoring and supporting students' diverse needs, values, and experiences
• Promoting advocacy - teaching students tools to self-advocate and helping them navigate barriers