Advising
Academic Advising
Spalding University is committed to your success. Our academic advisors are here to help guide each student toward academic excellence, personal fulfilment and a meaningful Spalding University experience. We support the development of every student’s educational and vocational goals through collaborative and intentional advising practices.
Undergraduate Advising
All undergraduate students are assigned to an advisor, whether a Faculty Advisor within their major concentration or an Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center. Schedule an appointment with your assigned advisor here.
Spalding Advisors
Not sure where to start? Contact one of our dedicated advisors in our Academic Advising Center. We can help you schedule an appointment with the correct faculty advisor for your major.
Graduate Advising
Please reach out directly to your program department to schedule an advising meeting.
Frequent Questions about Academic Advising
Learn what to expect throughout the advising process.
Academic advisors serve as guides throughout each student’s academic journey. We help students understand academic programs, develop plans to progress through their programs, navigate challenges and reach their ultimate goal of graduation.
- Comprehend progress toward degree
- Take ownership over academic success
- Understand campus resources
- Utilize technology to assist progress toward degree
- Explain expectations of courses and block scheduling
- Inform students of options and assist with making decisions
- Maintain student privacy while adhering to FERPA guidelines
- Make referrals for students to campus resources
- Stay on University facilities to educate students on them
- Attend scheduled appointments and communicate with staff in a timely manner if unable to attend
- Be active, engaged and present during meetings
- Check email regularly and respond to communication accordingly and appropriately
- Know where to find University policies
- Understand and follow through with next step actions
- Use technology and campus resources available to you
