About Advising

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Use Navigate to connect with us!

At this time, Navigate is only available to students who are advised within the Center for Advising.

Navigate is a Student Success tool that provides students with a direct line of communication to their advisor through messaging and appointment scheduling. It also allows students to create to-do lists and view campus resources.

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All MSU students should be assigned an Advisor

Advisor’s contact information can be viewed on a student’s Main page of myState. If you are not assigned an Advisor, contact the Dean’s Office of the College which houses your major.

Student Success Coordinators

...are new advising positions starting Fall 2022 and hope to serve as their students' “go-to person.”

As Student Success Coordinators, we assist our students with advising services while also providing a holistic, hands-on approach to ensure students build a solid academic and social foundation during their transition to college.

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Advising Tips

Ask questions!

Prepare a list of questions and potential class options for the upcoming semester before each meeting.

Keep track of and confirm your progress towards your degree and graduation timeline with your advisor.

Inform your advisor of any changes in your academic progress, course selection, and academic/career goals.

Learn about academic policies, graduation requirements, and course descriptions in MSU’s Undergraduate Catalog.

Observe academic deadlines on the Academic Calendar. Know when to register and when to add or drop classes.

Notify your advisor immediately whenever a serious problem (medical, financial, personal) disrupts your ability to attend classes.

Treat your advising appointment as a professional engagement and arrive on time.

Check your student email (Microsoft 365 – Outlook) daily.

It is your responsibility to stay connected with your advisor and be aware of your program requirements. Plan ahead!

Learning Outcomes

  • MSU Policies and Procedures
  • MSU Departmental Forms and Deadlines
  • MSU Course Symbols and Codes
  • Degree Requirements
  • Course Management
  • GPA Calculation
  • Academic Requirements for Financial Aid/Scholarships
  • Canvas and Banner Usage
  • Email Etiquette
  • Learning Skills and Strategies
  • Life Skills
  • MSU Academic and Campus Resources