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Advising for International Studies Majors

First-year students with fewer than 24 s.h. earned

International Studies students with fewer than 24 s.h. in college credit earned are assigned a professional advisor in the Academic Advising Center. Students meet with their advisor at least twice each semester, and must see their advisor in order to register. In addition to discussing the International Studies major, your advisor can discuss other majors, minors and certificate programs; help you with next semester's schedule; assist you in mapping out a plan to graduation; and lend an ear if you are having academic difficulties or need to talk about personal issues. Your advisor can answer questions about anything on campus from "How do I drop and add classes" to "Where can I get career information?"

Students with 24 s.h. or more earned

International Studies students with 24 s.h. or more earned are advised in the program offices at 1111 University Capitol Centre by a full-time professional advisor. Students use the required electronic portfolio, ifolio, to map academic progress and communicate with their advisor. Through the program office, students will also have access to information regarding international internships, research opportunities, and program-specific career options. Students may schedule an appointment to see the ISBA advisor by calling 335-0368.

Study Abroad Advising

The majority of International Studies students study abroad at least once during their undergraduate experience. Students interested in studying abroad should first visit the Study Abroad website or resource room.  The resource room is staffed by peer advisers who have previously studied abroad.  Students can consult with peer advisers about specific programs and travel experiences, as well as general questions about the study abroad experience.  Once students have researched potential programs they should make an appointment with a Study Abroad advisor.  Students can schedule an appointment by visiting the Office for Study Abroad (1111 UCC) or calling 335-0353.