{"id":54,"date":"2018-02-26T13:48:37","date_gmt":"2018-02-26T18:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/advising\/academic-advising-monmouth-university\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:23:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T15:23:04","slug":"academic-advising-monmouth-university","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/advising\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to Monmouth University Academic Advising"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mission-statement\">Mission Statement<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Academic advising is a collaborative relationship between a student and his\/her academic advisor. The intent of this collaboration is to empower and guide the student in the meaningful determination and development of his\/her educational goals, objectives, consistent with personal interest, abilities and values. At the core of this advising process are individualized academic planning, career exploration and development, major declaration, familiarity with advising resources, course selection and registration, internship and study abroad options, degree audit, early intervention, academic standards, graduation requirements, and overall student development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advising-principles-and-core-values\">Advising Principles and Core Values<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Monmouth University\u2019s academic advisors will empower and provide guidance to students in a mentoring environment by challenging them to explore their values and interests, develop positive aptitudes and skills, discuss curricular and co-curricular options, and think critically about their educational and career goals. Commitment, dedication, and knowledge of all aspects of advising are at the core and critical to effective academic advising. All MU students deserve an ongoing, individualized, four-year educational plan and good academic advising.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"advising-structure-at-monmouth-university\">Advising Structure at Monmouth University<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Academic advising takes place at various locations throughout Monmouth University, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All first-year students are advised in the <a title=\"First Year Advising Office\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/advising\/first-year\/\">First Year Advising Office<\/a> in the Center for Student Success (CSS).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sophomore undeclared students are advised in the <a title=\"Undeclared Services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/advising\/undeclared\/\">Undeclared Services<\/a> area of the CSS until completion of 58 credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sophomores, juniors, and seniors with declared majors are advised within their respective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/academics\/departments-and-schools\/\">academic departments<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/transfer-services\/\">Transfer Services<\/a> assists new transfer students with 18+ credits and returning students. Transfer Services connects students with faculty advisors for advisement and registration. This office also provides supplemental advisement, reviews credit evaluations to maximize how they apply towards degree requirements, and plans orientation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career planning and advising begins in the first year of a student\u2019s arrival at Monmouth University, coordinated in the CSS by the First Year Advising Office, Undeclared Services, and the Career Development office. <a title=\"Career Services\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-services\/\">Career services<\/a> are available to all Monmouth University students and alumni.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"academic-advising-peer-guides\">Academic Advising Peer Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Need help using Student Planning? Looking for ways to get involved? Not sure how to schedule an appointment with academic support services?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop by an visit with an Academic Advising Peer Guide! Guides can assist students in any major and walk-ins are welcome. Can&#8217;t make it in person? E-mail <a href=\"mailto:askapeerguide@monmouth.edu\">askapeerguide@monmouth.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Josh (Business)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tuesdays, 12\u20133 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fridays, 10 a.m.\u201312 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Asia (Business)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mondays, 12\u20131 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursdays, 2 p.m.\u20134 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Taylor (Criminal Justice)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mondays, 2:30\u20134:30 p.m., in the Intercultural Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesdays, 10 a.m.\u20131 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"is-style-big-body\"><strong>Lola (Health Studies)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wednesdays, 2\u20135 p.m., in McAllan 225<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fridays, 1\u20133 p.m., in Student Center LL<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav  aria-labelledby=\"h69e526ad7c67d\"  class=\"wp-block-group related is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 id=\"h69e526ad7c67d\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center component-title\" id=\"academic-areas\">Academic Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  role=\"list\" class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex 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href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/transfer-services\/\">Transfer Services<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<nav  aria-labelledby=\"h69e526ad7ca16\"  class=\"wp-block-group related is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 id=\"h69e526ad7ca16\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center component-title\" id=\"advising-tools\">Advising Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  role=\"list\" class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mu.accudemia.net\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accudemia<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/my.monmouth.edu\/OfficesServices\/registrar\/Pages\/etrievelinks.aspx\" rel=\"noreferrer 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href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/registrar\/documents\/#filter\/years=2019-2020+2018-2019,types=graduatefiveyear\">Five-Year Sequence Charts<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/css\/mews\/\">MEWS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/registrar\/\">Office of the Registrar<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/admission\/undergraduate\/transfer-resources\/\">Transfer Student Resource Center<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div  role=\"listitem\" class=\"wp-block-button is-style-default\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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