Faculty and Unclassified Staff Handbook
Chapter 2 -- Academic Affairs
Advising
Assignment of Advisor and Major for New Undergraduate Students
New undergraduate students who are admitted to the university are assigned an advisor and major based on their academic interest expressed on the student’s application for admission. Entering students who plan to pursue a degree but are unsure of their academic interest will be assigned to an exploratory advisor and major.
Changing Undergraduate Major
Continuing students who desire a major change should meet with the department/program chair of the intended major. The chair will submit the major change through Workday. Students changing to exploratory will visit with the assistant director of the Academic Advising and Career Exploration Center. Students seeking a the general studies degree (AGS or BGS) should meet with the Assistant Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. When the major change is complete, the academic advisor will be assigned and be available in the myFHSU section of Workday for the student.
Requesting an Undergraduate Advisor Change
Students seeking an advisor change without a major change should contact the dean of their program of study.
All advisors have access to their assigned advisees through the university portal system.
Faculty Office Hours
See Chapter 2, Instructional Procedures
Grade Reports
See Chapter 2, Instructional Procedures
International Students
See the University Catalog for "International Student Services."
Role of Academic Advisors
See the University Catalog for "Academic Advisors" and the Faculty Advising Handbook.
Scholastic Standing
See the University Catalog for "Grades" and "Grade Points."