We help Â鶹´«Ã½s make decisions.
Exploratory advising serves:
- Students choosing to further explore their options before declaring a major.
- Anticipated fine arts majors waiting to audition for their intended program.
- Prospective engineering majors completing prerequisite courses for their intended program.
- Any Â鶹´«Ã½ or a prospective Â鶹´«Ã½ looking for general information on undergraduate majors.
Advising Update 2024
The advising office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Our advising services are available via phone, video, and in-person.
Drop-in advising
This fall, we will provide drop-in advising prior to the registration period for first-year Â鶹´«Ã½s.
Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 4, 2024 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 | 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
No appointment is necessary; simply come to 1275 Ellsworth Hall for advising assistance.
Starting Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 1, these advisors have drop-in hours:
Dr. Ron Dillard: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Alpha only)
Julie Corey: Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. (Alpha, Exploratory)
Dillon Dolby: Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. (Alpha, Exploratory)
Rich McMullen: Fridays, 2 to 4 p.m. (Alpha, Exploratory)
Connect with your advisor:
You may also contact your academic advisor directly:
Richard McMullen, Director of Academic Advising Dillon Dolby, Senior Academic Advisor
If you are unsure of your academic advisor, you can access that information in Degree Works.
For prospective transfer and high school Â鶹´«Ã½s, as you do not have an academic advisor of record yet, please email exploratory-advising@wmich.edu with your questions.
Your success is our top priority and we will do our best to serve your needs.