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To locate or contact your UUD adviser, click here: "offices & staff "

In addition to the administrative services (e.g., processing a change in major) and other academic support services (e.g., assisting with academic probation and/or recess) described in the "student administrative services" area of this site, Student Academic Affairs (SAA) also provides academic advising for students with fewer than 56 credits, regardless of major, and serves as the primary advising unit for No-Preference/Exploratory students.

SAA works closely with academic advising and support units across campus. We are committed to preparing academically successful scholars and leaders, increasing the retention rate of freshmen and sophomores, and assisting students to choose an appropriate major in a timely fashion.

Our specialists assist new and readmitted students in:

adjusting to University life
developing academic, major, and career planning goals
encouraging students to develop an appreciation for diversity in community

Here's how we can help you:

Career/Major Selection

assistance with major exploration
information about major requirements
PRO 101 Pre-major Exploratory Seminar: Connecting Academics, Majors, and Careers
Marathon of Majors (a majors “fair” sponsored by UUD where students can talk to advisers from various majors)
career development materials
See, also, MSU's list of majors and colleges at: http://admissions.msu.edu/majors.asp

Advising, Course Planning, and Enrollment

academic advising for all No-Preference/Exploratory students
back-up advising for major-preference students with fewer than 56 credits
assistance with course planning for all No-Preference/Exploratory students, with special attention to requirements for majors they are considering
assistance with understanding the application of University administrative policies and procedures, as related to students' academic careers
information about University requirements
assistance in incorporating Study Abroad and internship plans into schedule

Study Skills

assistance in development of study skills
referrals to on- and off-campus resources
assistance with time management and decision-making skills
training in the use of MSU technologies

You can find the UUD SAA office available to you on our "offices & staff" page.