Continuing Students

Offered year-round

Our advisors are here to consult with students while making decisions regarding academics. We encourage students to make an appointment every semester for guidance in planning out courses and are also available whenmaking other academic decisions. Appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes. Students can choose to meet in person, via zoom or by phone.

When scheduling an appointment

• Make the appointment for a time that with few distractions (especially for Zoom or phone appointments)
• Include notes about what to discuss with an advisor

Before an appointment

• Review the academic advisement report. Look for areas that are “not satisfied.”
• Make a list of questions and concerns

During your appointment

• Set the agenda! Bring a computer or tablet and plan to take notes. The advisor may read your academic advising report, clarifying policies, providing resources and strategies concerning registering for courses, or providing information about other offices that may offer support. 

After your advising appointment

• Follow up on post-meeting recommendations. Advisors are available to answer quick questions, or schedule a follow-up appointment as necessary.

Offered year-round

If you experienced an event outside of your control that impacted your ability to perform academically, advisors are available to consult with you concerning academic withdrawal.

During the meeting, an advisor can discuss:

• if the circumstances would qualify for an academic withdraw; 
• review how to complete the form; 
• discuss supporting documentation that is necessary; 
• and review what to include in a personal statement
  

Offered in the Fall semester

These advisement appointments center on regaining good academic standing. During AIM for Success individual meetings, you’ll discuss factors that led to past academic difficulties and learn how to connect with offices that can help support your success at UB. The appointment may also be a time to review academic policies that are important to the situation and create a realistic plan, using a GPA calculator, to regain good academic standing.

These appointments are targeted toward students who are on academic warning, probation or were granted a dismissal appeal. Students are encouraged to attend an AIM for Success group session before their individual advising appointment.