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Your Advisor

Your advisor is a resource to assist you throughout the semester with a variety of major, academic policy, advising, registration, and career related questions.  Your advisor is the primary person who can help you navigate NU's academic requirements.

• When should I see my advisor?
• For advisement and registration
• To make a change to your schedule
• To discuss your major or career interests
• To talk about your options if you are struggling academically
• Any other issues for which you may need advice
• How do I locate my advisor?
• Contact Information for A&S advisors is located in the A&S Faculty Directory
• Check with the department secretary if you don’t know the name of your advisor
• Your advisor is listed on MyNU
• What if my advisor in MyNU doesn't match my major?
• Have you switched your major recently?  Paperwork is necessary to change your major. If you recently turned in the form it may be being processed.
• If you haven’t switched your major, see your department secretary for assistance.

Advising Timeline

• Before the semester begins
  • Check your grades from the previous semester through MyNU
  • Make any necessary changes to your schedule
    • F to Rs - If you failed a course, retaking the same course at NU, is one of the fastest ways to raise your GPA (Limit of 4 courses for F to Rs)
    • If you swapped your major, is your schedule still relevant?
    • Check to be sure that your schedule is accurate on MyNU
    • Make sure you are registered for 5 courses (approximately a 4 year plan) unless you have a reason for taking less (Heavy science load, work obligations, part-time, etc...).  
• First week and a half of the semester.
  • Add/Drop period for last minute changes (See Below)
  • After the first week you will need a permission to enroll form available from Records
• Third to Tenth week (see the Academic Calendar for the specific dates)
  • From the second to the tenth week a drop will result in a W
  • You will need instructor permission to add a course at this point in the semester
• Advisement & Registration (Click here for more detailed information)
  • Meet with your advisor after the next semester Course Offerings are published
  • Your advisor must unlock you before you can register online
  • Be sure to update your MyNU profile
  • Register for courses when your Registration Window opens
  • Check your midterm grades for the current semester through MyNU and revise your schedule accordingly.
• Tenth Week (see the Academic Calendar for the specific date)
  • Drops will result in a W or F depending on whether you are passing or failing
  • This is usually the last date for which you can apply for a tutor

Rough Guide to Dropping/Adding Courses

Please note:

• This is a "rough" guide and individual deadlines vary (Official Add Drop Procedures)
• Dropping below full time or part time status can affect financial aid, so please contact the Financial Aid before dropping a course that could change your status.