School of Education Advising Services

Meeting Your Advisors

School Of Education Advisors Are Available For Appointments: Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. To 4:00 P.M.

All first-year students below 30 credits should meet with their assigned counselor in the First-Year Advising Center, Starre McDaniel.

Email

The fastest way to contact your advisor is through email. You can message your advisor through the link in their contact card below.

Appointment

Click on "schedule an appointment" in your advisor's contact card below, and choose in-person, phone, or video - Microsoft Teams.

Drop-ins

If you don't have an appointment and would like to visit with an advisor, you may drop in to ME-114 and one of our advisors will assist you if your assigned advisor is unavailable.

Call Our Front Desk

You are always welcome to call (801) 863-8478 and our admin will be happy to help you make an appointment with your advisor.

Student Responsibilities

Develop an educational plan and establish career goals, with the guidance of your advisor.
Meet regularly with your advisor. Plan ahead by visiting with them early in the semester and not waiting until the last minute before registration.
Come to appointments prepared with questions and/or topics to discuss and participate fully in the advising experience.
Understand how to navigate the course registration site and enroll in the courses in your academic plan.
Know the general education and program requirements for your major. Check MyUVU often for email messages from the university.
Become knowledgeable of campus and online resources and follow through when referred to appropriate campus resources.
Graduate in a timely manner based on your academic plan. Accept responsibility for your decisions and your actions that affect your educational progress and goals.

Advisor Responsibilities

Provide a safe space in which to share your thoughts, aspirations, concerns, and interests; maintain confidentiality with all information shared; and treat you with respect as an adult.
Actively listen to your questions and concerns and provide information and support as needed.
Provide guidance and encouragement as you develop a clear and realistic educational plan and assist you in making course and major decisions.
Understand and effectively communicate degree and graduation requirements, policies, and procedures.
Teach students how to use available tools for degree planning and course registration.
Provide information about UVU resources available to you and refer you to applicable campus services, organizations, and/or individuals as needed.
Protect and secure the integrity of the UVU degree by complying with all college and departmental policies and requirements.