Faculty Advising

All students should meet with a faculty advisor.
Faculty advisors are experts in their field; they possess in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and opportunities for engagement. They can provide mentoring, recommend courses for your major, help you refine your education goals, and advise you on graduate school and research opportunities. 

When choosing a faculty advisor we recommend you read the faculty biographies.
You can choose a faculty advisor based on the type of research they are involved in, the courses they teach, or because you have had a class with the professor already. After you choose an advisor, you can either attend their office hours or make an appointment to meet with them. 

• How to email faculty and graduate students

Prepare for your faculty advising meeting.
Review your academic plan and major checklist. Are there particular courses you are interested in taking? Why did you choose your major and what are your particular interests? Are you planning for graduate school or particular careers? Be sure to bring a copy of your academic plan and transcript to the meeting. 

A faculty advisor is required for any student wishing to participate in undergraduate research in EEB.
If you would like to try undergraduate research, review faculty research interests and contact labs that are doing work you find interesting.

• Faculty Advising and Undergraduate Research How-to 

To choose a faculty advisor, select from the list of faculty below:

The following researchers are also eligible to serve as your faculty advisor: