Advising Experience

What should you be doing?

Freshmen Year (0-29 credit hours)

• Meet with your advisor during the fall and spring semesters
• UNIV 101 class
• Create a resume
• Apply for departmental scholarships
• Attend student involvement fairs
• Get involved in clubs and organizations on campus
• Consider and research Study Abroad programs

Sophomore Year (30-59 credit hours)

• Meet with your advisor during the fall and spring semesters
• Attend career fairs with your updated resume
• Job shadow
• Consider minors and specializations
• Take leadership positions in organizations on campus
• Consider being on a business case team through the Romain College of Business

Junior Year (60-89 credit hours)

• Meet with your advisor during the fall and spring semesters
• Meet with your advisor to talk about your academic plan
• Update your resume
• Attend career fairs
• Talk to USI's Career Services and Internships
• Apply for internships
• Create an Eagle Career Launch account
• Create a LinkedIn account
• Plan for GRE/GMAT/LSAT

Senior Year (90+ credit hours)

• Meet with Christy Nolan, Academic Advisor, to fill out graduation paperwork:
• in August/September for spring/summer graduation; or
• in January/February for fall graduation
• Meet with your advisor during the fall and spring semesters
• Apply for full-time professional positions
• Apply for internships
• Volunteer work
• GRADUATE!