A cademic advising is the centerpiece of the First Year of Studies Program. Eleven full time professional advisors are available to meet with first year students throughout the academic year. The advisors spend most of the month of June reviewing the application file of each student, including high school records, test scores, and other background information compiled in the process of admission to the University. This information is then used during the month of July in conjunction with the course selections requested by the student to build an appropriate class schedule for the fall semester. During this time advisors may contact the student from time to time by phone, e-mail, or surface mail.
Advisors meet with each first-year student at least once during the fall semester.
The purpose of these initial meetings is to discuss the student's overall adjustment to life on the Notre Dame campus and to provide information about resources available to assist students with academic or other concerns as appropriate. Advisors follow closely the academic progress of first year students and schedule follow-up appointments as warranted. Throughout the year, advisors are available to assist students with academic concerns. These include awareness of support systems and other resources available on campus and in the surrounding area, as well as ongoing guidance regarding academic goals and eventual choice of college programs. For more information link to Academic Advising .