Undergraduate Advising
Academic Advisors:
Megan Cunnington
Life Sciences South 233
(520) 626-8456
For students with last names starting with A to L.
Click here to schedule an appointment with Megan.
David McGuiggan
Life Sciences South 244
(520) 621-5329
For students with last names starting with M to Z.
Click here to schedule an appointment with David.
When contacting your advisor:
-Send all emails from your official UA Email account
-Include your full name and student ID number in all correspondence
-Be professional and courteous
About Academic Advising
The University of Arizona is a large institution, with 35,000 students supported by 12,000 faculty and staff. While it’s easy to feel lost in the crowd, the University’s large size also means you have every resource you might need to successfully navigate your way to graduation. The first and most important resources available to you are the academic advisors in your home department. While a student at UA, you will have contact with one main advisor, who will help guide you through the process and warn you of hurdles you might not see coming. You should see your departmental advisor at least once a year.
Advisor responsibilities (what we do)
Understand and clearly communicate policies, procedures, and requirements for graduation
Encourage and support students as they develop clear and attainable educational plans
Provide information about and strategies for utilizing campus resources and services
Assist students in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education
Monitor and accurately document students’ progress toward meeting their goals
Be available to meet for advising via office hours, telephone, or e-mail
Assist students in learning to make reasoned decisions for their educational plans
Maintain confidentiality
Advisee responsibilities (what you do)
Schedule regular appointments or make regular contact with your advisor
Come prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion
Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience
Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern
Keep a personal record of your progress toward meeting your goals
Complete all assignments or recommendations from your advisor
Gather all relevant decision-making information
Clarify personal values and goals and share these with your advisor
Know, understand, and communicate your interests and abilities to your advisor
Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures