Continuing Students

Offered every Fall semester

All first-year students are invited to small group advising sessions with their assigned academic advisor.  These sessions are limited to 8 students where you will:

• share academic goals with your advisor
• learn to read an academic advising report
• discuss major requirements
• plan courses to register for in the following semester
  

Offered Fall and Spring semester

It is very common for students to change their major during their academic career, and advisors are here to support through anychanges. In this session advisors will review:

• Factors to consider when changing major
• Other offices that can support you in changing
• Using the catalog to research other majors
• How to run a what-if academic advising report
• The process for changing your major

Offered Fall and Spring semester

Knowing what pathway courses to choose can be intimidating, but the College of Arts and Sciences Advisors are here to help every step of the way.

In these 45-minute workshops, students will:

• Learn how Pathways fit into the UB Curriculum
• Discuss questions to consider while making selections
• Understand Pathways options that may help meet academic goals
• Use the “Pathfinder Tool” to select pathways
  

Offered every Spring semester

Learn about ways to maximize your major focus on experiential learning including:

• study abroad
• internships
• undergraduate research

Students will leave the session with a plan for incorporating experiences into academic planning.

Offered every Fall semester

These sessions center on understanding how to monitor and impact your academic success. During these workshops students will:

• Develop an understanding of academic standings, grading policies, and grade point average at UB
• Practice recognizing academic trouble early
• Learn about resources at UB that support academic success and student wellbeing
• Create an action plan for getting back on track

Students are encouraged to attend an individual AIM for Success meeting after attending a group session.

Offered every Spring semester

Learn about how to prepare yourself for final semesters at UB. Each participant will receive a “Preparing for Graduation Checklist” to help stay on the right track! In these 45-minute workshops, students discuss:

• How to check graduation requirements
• Financial Aid and registration in final semesters
• The difference between degree conferral and commencement
• Resources to help you prepare for next steps after conferral