New students in the College are first introduced to the College Advising Center through our orientation programs. Each new student is assigned to a professional academic advisor who will continue to be the primary advisor to all students who have not yet declared a major. It is each advisor's charge to serve as a mentor and resource for students as they navigate the Morse Academic Plan, choose a major, and find their niche within the College.

Even after declaring a major, students may continue to utilize the resources available in the Advising Center.  The advising staff is here to help students with queries about general degree requirements, plans for a profession or graduate education, or any other problems that may arise.  Whether advisors are meeting with first-year students or seniors, they make referrals to College and University resources and support services whenever necessary. In fact, the College Advising Center oversees the College Learning Center (for course assistance and academic skills workshops) and the Preprofessional Advising Center. They also work closely with the Wasserman Center for Career Development and University Counseling Services, bringing trained professionals in these areas to the ninth floor of the Silver Center to meet with students.

The Advising Center strives to create a sense of community and involvement in the College. Individual advisors head up student advisory boards for each class year and provide support and opportunities for socialization for such populations as engineering students, international students, and students of color.