Meet with Your Advisor

As a UB student, you are assigned a professional academic advising center based on your major and/or affiliation with a special program.

If you are a non-degree seeking student, please contact the Office of the Registrar for further information.

Contact Your Advisor

You can make an appointment with your advisor through Navigate, or contact your advisor or Advising Center directly using the Advising Directory below. You should meet with your advisor early and often—at least once a semester until graduation.

Before your meeting, make sure you have your HUB Academic Advisement Report available.

Schedule an appointment through Navigate.

Advising Directory

Programs

Students affiliated with scholarly communities, programs and athletics receive specialized services from their program centers as well as from departmental/major academic advisors.

Academic Advising Centers

Students who have decided on a major, including minors, certificate programs and micro-credentials, are advised by the appropriate academic advising center.

Student Responsibilities Advisor Responsibilities

Advisor Responsibilities

Academic advisors are expected to:

  • Discuss the educational and career objectives suited to the student’s demonstrated abilities and expressed interests. Advisors help students understand the relationships among the courses, programs, undergraduate research opportunities, and other academic experiences provided by the university.
  • Assist the student with understanding the academic and administrative processes of the university and the nature of its academic programs. The advisor also seeks to understand each student’s particular concerns regarding academic progress.
  • Assist the student in planning a course of study and give advice about courses and adjustment of course loads. The advisor will inform the student about the prerequisites for subsequent courses in the student’s program.
  • Help the student become an independent, self-confident decision maker, able to solve problems that arise in pursuit of their educational goals.
  • Provide clear and accurate information.
  • Refer students to other resources when appropriate.