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Your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù experience comes with a support system that wants to see you thrive. At º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù, you’ll have a network of interconnected people, resources, and opportunities available to help you succeed.

Here to Help

We know college can be challenging, and we encourage you to take advantage of our support services; someone is always here to assist you. º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù offers a dual-adviser approach to support, with a faculty adviser focused on academic pursuits and an administrative dean who provides support and guidance during your college years. Schedule an appointment with your academic adviser or administrative dean — their names and contact info can be found in the

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Your Academic Adviser

Every new º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù student is placed with an academic adviser who will help discover the academic program that will work best for you. After you declare a major, you’ll have a discipline-specific adviser who will guide you through course selection relevant to your academic goals. Your academic adviser is an invaluable resource, be sure to set up a time to meet with them.

Academic advisers can help with:

  • Exploring major and career options
  • Assisting with course selection and academic planning
  • Understanding your graduation and degree requirements
  • Connecting you to learning services
  • Understanding academic policies and procedures
     
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Your Administrative Dean

In addition to your faculty adviser, each student is assigned an administrative dean to support you during your time at º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù.  Administrative deans provide guidance, connect you with valuable º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù resources, and assist if challenges arise that affect your academics or your personal life. If unsure where to start, turn to your administrative dean first.  Learn more about Administrative Deans

Administrative deans can help with:

  • Connecting you to learning services and extracurricular activities
  • Interpreting college policies, procedures, and requirements
  • Assisting with personal challenges
  • Liaison with faculty members in the event of prolonged class absences, or if experiencing academic difficulty

The best advice to give to º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù students — talk to your advisers. I visit my admin for advice on how to balance school and personal life, and talk to my academic advisers about plans after graduation. In areas where I felt unsure, the faculty at º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù supported me and assured me through the process.

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Additional Support Services

Our model ensures consistent access to supportive faculty and staff who maintain regular office hours, subject-area tutors, and academic advisers who connect your coursework to your career goals. These people-centric resources — combined with our support services  â€” will set you up for success throughout your º¬Ðß²ÝÑо¿Ëù journey and beyond.

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Accommodations & Adjustments

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Students may access foreign language tutoring, and develop conversational skills with native speakers at the Keck Center.

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The Office of International Student Services provides immigration services and builds community among students.

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