First-Year Student Advising
Required Quarterly Advising
First-year students may engage in their required quarterly advising and registration clearance in one of the ways described below.
Quarterly advising meetings begin in Week 2 and continue through Week 7, prior to registration opening in Week 8. We strongly encourage students to attend their meeting earlier in the quarter to avoid longer wait times.
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Option 1: Schedule Ahead Appointment
First-year students may schedule an individual quarterly advising appointment with their assigned academic advisor in Weeks 2 through 6 of each quarter, subject to availability.
- Instructions for how to schedule an appointment through Inspire are available as a PDF or Video.
- If you cannot attend your scheduled appointment, please cancel ASAP and at least 24 hours in advance by using the same link that you used to book the appointment or call 303-871-7001 to allow others an opportunity to meet with an advisor.
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Option 2: Same-Day Appointment
Same-Day Appointments are available in Weeks 2 through 6 on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Extended hours are available in Week 7 on Monday-Friday 9:00-11:30 AM & 1:00-4:00 PM.
If available, students have the option to choose their assigned academic advisor or they meet with any academic advisor with open appointments.
Same-Day Appointment Booking Link - You can schedule your afternoon same-day appointment starting at 8:00 AM that day.
If you are unable to attend your meeting, please cancel and/or reschedule or call 303-871-7001.
Advising Learning Outcomes
At the end of their first year:
1. Students will understand the value of the Common Curriculum and display the ability to select courses that satisfy core requirements.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of degree program requirements and the ability to select courses each quarter toward degree progress.
3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of DU’s academic policies and procedures and how these policies and procedures impact their educational progress.
4. Students will effectively utilize technological resources to assist in degree planning and course registration.
5. Students will select majors based on their interests, abilities, and career goals.
6. Students will be able to identify campus resources and services that can be used to assist them in achieving their academic, personal, and career goals.
7. Students will understand the importance of co-curricular programs for supporting and promoting their educational and life goals.
Student & Academic Advisor Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
- Discuss personal values, goals, interests, and competencies that inform the academic decisions being made.
- Prepare for advising sessions by bringing appropriate questions, course plans, and degree audit.
- Schedule regular quarterly meetings to ensure academic progress.
- Know DU dates and deadlines.
- Check DU email daily.
- Accept responsibility for decisions and actions that affect educational progress and goals.
- Understand grade and GPA requirements for graduation and good academic standing.
Academic Advisor Responsibilities
- Empower students to take responsibility for their academic experience.
- Assist the student in pursuing a program of study that aligns with the student’s interests, goals, and competencies.
- Assist the student in periodic evaluation of their academic progress and demonstrate understanding of the curriculum and graduation requirements.
- Set clear boundaries for when they are available for advising appointments.
- Refer students to relevant campus resources.
- Maintain student privacy by not discussing issues with parents and non-University persons without a student’s permission.