Academic advising is a critical component in the success of undergraduate students. Its goal is to assist students in creating and achieving educational, career and life goals. Advising is more than offering information about academic courses and programs; it also involves encouraging students to formulate important questions about the nature and direction of their education. Advisors help students to explore their options and personalize their academic experience.
Advising and Student Support Centers
There are several advising and student support centers across the Boulder campus; some are housed within one of the colleges and schools and others are stand-alone programs. Support services vary but include academic advising, academic coaching, and overall academic support. Advisors are professional staff or faculty members who have an expertise in navigating the entire curriculum and in developing mentoring relationships with students. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor at least once each semester. Each advising center offers drop-in availability from 1-3 p.m. on Mondays during fall and spring semesters when classes are in session, which offers a great opportunity for students to explore interests in any college or school.
College of Arts & Sciences
Serving students pursuing the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.
- Location: Woodbury 109
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m. (fall and spring semesters only)
- Contact the Academic Advising Center at 303-492-7885
Leeds School of Business
Serving students pursuing accounting, finance, management and marketing.
- Location: Koelbel S210
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Office Hours Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm
- Contact Leeds Academic Advising at 303-492-6515
Continuing Education
Continuing Education holds drop-in/call-back advising on the Friday before classes begin and the first day of classes in the fall and spring semesters. Throughout the semesters, Continuing Education offers drop-in advising on Mondays from 1-3pm.
- Location: 1505 University Avenue, Boulder, CO 80309
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Please visit ce.colorado.edu/advising for additional information
School of Education
Serving students pursuing Bachelor of Arts in elementary education, Bachelor of Arts in leadership and community engagement, education minor, leadership studies minor and teacher licensure.
- Location: EDUC 151
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Contact the Office of Student Services at 303-492-6555
College of Engineering and Applied Science
Serving students pursuing Bachelor of Science degrees in various engineering fields, computer science (B.S.), applied sciences, technology, arts and media.
- Location: Engineering Center, ECAD 100
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Contact CEAS Academic Advising at 303-492-5071
Program in Environmental Design
Serving students pursuing environmental product design, architecture, urban planning, and landscape architecture.
- Location: Environmental Design Building
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Contact the advising team at 303-492-8010
University Exploration and Advising Center
Serving first-year students who are exploring across all colleges on campus.
- Location: CASE E291
- Drop-ins: daily 1-3 p.m.
- Contact the team at 303-735-4445
College of Media, Communication and Information
Serving students pursuing advertising, PR and media design; communication; critical media practices; information science; intermedia art, writing and performance; journalism; and media studies.
- Location: Stadium 110
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-4 p.m.
- Contact CMCI advisors via email or call 303-735-7380
College of Music
Serving students pursuing music and music performance.
- Location: Imig Music Building C-109
- Drop-ins Mondays 1-3 p.m.
- Contact the Undergraduate Studies Office at 303-492-6354
Student Academic Success Center
Serving students underrepresented in higher education.
- Location: Fleming 141
- Referrals: Please ask your advisor for a referral to SASC services
- Contact the Center at 303-492-1416