Academic Planning Options

Personalized Planning

Advisor Meeting with Student

Dedicated 30 minutes with a First-Year Advisor to discuss your academic and career goals.

Benefits:

  • Personalized Approach: Tailored guidance for your academic strengths and aspirations.
  • Holistic Understanding: See how courses align with your career and growth.
  • Decision Confidence: Make informed choices with expert recommendations.

Choose this if:

  • You value one-on-one, tailored academic advice.
  • Comprehensive planning is more appealing than quick suggestions.

Drop-In Planning

Academic Advisor Meeting with a Student

Spend 15-20 minutes with a First-Year Advisor to get course recommendations for the next semester.

Benefits:

  • Immediate Guidance: Efficient advice for quick decisions.
  • Flexible Access: More appointment times to work with your class schedule and other commitments.
  • Focused Attention: Quick yet thorough academic guidance.

Choose this if:

  • You need course advice for the upcoming semester.
  • A detailed, long-range plan isn't a priority right now.

Advising Plan Request

Student outside with laptop open

An option for current first-year students to receive an advising plan in NavigateTXST without meeting for an appointment.

Benefits:

  • Asynchronous Planning: Allows students with limited time in their daily schedules to receive advising for the upcoming semester.
  • Customized Advice: Get course suggestions that fit your goals.
  • Guided Strategy: Register confidently knowing First-Year Advisors have provided you with accurate course recommendations.

Choose this if:

  • You're a current first-year student who is in academic good standing (TXST GPA of 2.0 or higher).