Preparing for Your Appointment

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Requesting An Appointment

  • Identify your top 1-2 questions or concerns to keep the conversation focused on what's most important to you.
  • Take a few minutes to read through helpful websites. Familiarize yourself with relevant academic policies, processes, or requirements.
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During Your Appointment

  • Take notes to help you remember our discussion.
  • Ask questions! Let us know if we can clarify any points of our discussion.
  • Make sure you leave knowing your next steps. If you're not sure, please clarify with your advisor.
  • Work with your advisor to determine if you need another appointment.
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After Your Appointment 

  • Review any online resources that your advisor recommended.
  • Work on your action plan.
  • Write down follow-up questions or notes that you want to follow-up on. Come back and see us as needed!

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