Advising

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The Office of New Student Enrollment coordinates the academic advising and course enrollment process for new first-year, transfer and international students. Through New Student Enrollment steps, students complete pre-advising tasks, schedule an advising appointment and enroll in first-semester courses.

Pre-Advising

Pre-advising tasks consist of submitting your Advising Inventory and completing the Math Placement Exam (if applicable) and/or the Modern Language Placement Exam (if applicable).

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Academic Advising Appointment

Once all required pre-advising tasks are complete, you can register for a virtual or in-person academic advising appointment. You cannot access the appointment scheduling system until all required pre-advising tasks are complete.

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Advising Dates

Advising appointment timing and availability vary by admit college and major, and appointments fill on a first-come, first-served basis.

Spring 2027 Term

Spring Start dates
Date Description
October 15, 2026 Advising appointment reservations open in MyRED.
November 3–December 22, 2026 Advising appointments occur.
January 4–8, 2027 Late advising appointments occur for students who have not yet enrolled in courses.