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Welcome to Legal Studies Advising!

The Legal Studies Advising Team partners with undergraduate students to develop a meaningful pathway through the major and to pursue enriching coursework and educational opportunities from admission to graduation. 

Students are encouraged to connect with an advisor each semester to ensure comprehensive guidance and support student success. Feel free to make an appointment whenever you need guidance. There are many ways to see us and remember that we are here for course enrollment and so much more.

Spring 2024

Drop-In Hours with Staff & Peer Advisors

Small Group Advising (SGA) - Enrollment Support

Small Group Advising (SGA) - Special Topics with DUA Adrian Grace

 

No appointment needed

Schedule in Navigate

Schedule in Navigate

Monday

10:30am - 2:00pm

 

2:30pm - 3:00pm      Academic Standing

Tuesday

1:30pm - 4:00pm

1:30pm - 2:00pm

3:00pm - 3:30pm      Study Abroad / ICAF

Wednesday

10:00am - 2:00pm

11:30am - 12:00pm

11:00am - 11:30am  Internships

Thursday

10:30am - 2:00pm

10:00am - 10:30am

1:00pm - 1:30pm      Post-Grad Planning

Scheduled Appointment: Use Navigate to schedule an individual appointment with any staff advisor. Usually, individual appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes, but during busy times we will offer 15-minute quick question appointments as well.

Drop-In Hours: No appointment necessary. Check the chart above for times and come by the Thompson Hall 3rd floor lounge for a quick check-in with a peer advisor or staff advisor.

Small Group Advising (SGA) Enrollment Support: In a small groups of 2-8 students, peer and staff advisor will cover information for Fall 24 enrollment including specific check-ins with each student. This is a good way of preparing for enrollment and a chance to connect with fellow students. Use Navigate to schedule a small group advising appointment.

SGA Weekly Special Topics: Adrian Grace, Director of Undergraduate Advising (DUA), holds weekly small group advising so you can learn information regarding a specific topic such as internships, study abroad, post-grad planning, and academic status. Check the chart above and sign up using Navigate. We also have SGA for student success coaching. If you are interested, please ask an advisor.

Location: Thompson Hall, Third Floor – The 3rd floor lounge is an open space that many students use for studying or to meet with an advisor.

Legal Studies Weekly Newsletter: Watch your inbox for the weekly newsletter! This newsletter is curated just for you as a Legal Studies major so you can learn about academic deadlines, departmental events, internship opportunities, career information, and more.