CAAH Academic Advisement Center
Message from the Director
There are over 70 undergraduate degree programs at Clemson University, but deciding which one is right for you can be a difficult decision. If you are unsure about your major, the Advisement Center can help you explore your educational options. Finding the right path to take in selecting a major is an important step in your overall college experience. In choosing not to declare a major upon admission, you allow yourself time to learn more about Clemson University and the various majors offered by the academic departments. The Advisement Center provides services to help you assess your skills and interests, and make an informed decision on an academic major based on a better understanding of yourself. Please explore our web site. You might find answers to your questions, or find out about resources that can help you to make these academic decisions. Please contact us if we can assist you further!
Suzanne Atkinson, Director
Advisement Center Announcements
The AAH Advisement Center has recently launched its Major Mentor Program! The Major Mentor Program is a peer mentor program available to all students, encouraging them to meet with trained peer mentors to have specific questions about a major or minor answered. These meetings can take place in-person, over the phone or through email. Examples of some questions are: What is it like to study in the major? What are some experiences (ie study abroad, internships) within the major? If you are interested in speaking with a Major Mentor call 864-656-4484 and request a meeting with a major mentor!
The AAH Advisement Center has a Facebook group (AAH Undeclared) that you can join and you can also follow us on Twitter (@AAHAdvising). Just go to Facebook and sign up. Grad Assistants, Kelsey or Maria, will be sending messages with important information to you. You can also see who else is Undeclared and share experiences as you search for a major!
Have you made your registration advising appointment? It’s easy to do and it’s REQUIRED.
Call Brandie at 656-4484 to schedule your appointment. Only takes 30 min. at most.
- Come prepared
If you have not already done so, create a file in which to store all information you have received from the university regarding you academic career: appropriate year of The Undergraduate Announcements (catalog), Degree Progress Report (DPR), copies of substitution forms, transfer course evaluations, etc. - Check electronic resources
The university has made a lot of excellent resources available for your use. The SIS/Registration portal gives you access to your records at the university and to the web registration system. The Registration Portal will get you to the schedule of courses for current and upcoming semesters, information on paying your university bill, - Plan
Familiarize yourself with the rules, regulations and requirement in the Undergraduate Announcements. Review all requirements for both general educations and your intended major. For each course that you anticipate taking in the next semester, check the catalog to make sure you have met all prerequisites. Some high demand classes fill up quickly, so be sure you create a plan with a list of optional courses to take in case you cannot get into your first choice. It will help to be flexible.
Please bring your semester plans and any other materials you may want to review with your advisor to your advising appointment.
Top Ten Reasons to Meet With Your Academic Advisor
1. to select courses and plan for future semesters
2. to track your academic progress
3. to get help with study skills, time management and/or test taking strategies
4. to gather information about possible majors and to discuss career goals
5. to discuss changing your schedule (i.e., adding or dropping courses)
6. to discuss academic difficulties
7. to discuss any personal issues you're dealing with
8. to declare or change your major
9. to find out where to go for specific services or resources
10. to talk with a supportive listener and/or receive assistance in problem solving