3.4. What support does a Faculty Advisor provide?
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Faculty Advisors are assigned to our majors* once they have progressed with their MATH/DATA coursework. We pair you with a faculty advisor for their expertise in your field of study. They can give you firsthand insight into the material you'll study, helping you choose the specific classes that best match your future career goals.
*Data Science majors in the Computing and MCB emphases are instead assigned to an advisor from the relevant department who will have more insight into the specialized CSC or MCB courses you will take.
Faculty Advisor Responsibilities
Academic Planning:
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Advise you in making decisions about which upper-division major courses to take, how many to take in a given term, and how to sequence them. Students planning to take 4 or more major courses in a semester must request Faculty Advisor approval.
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Discuss and approve your flexible math major course, if applicable for your emphasis.
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Discuss and approve other major course substitutions, if appropriate.
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Consult regarding selection of your minor and other courses that may enhance your program.
- Verify completion of your major as a part of your official Degree Check process prior to graduation.
Career Guidance and Graduate School Prep:
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Provide information about careers and/ or graduate school; they may also know of research and internship opportunities within the University and across the country.
Research & Internships:
- Help you find research opportunities at UA or elsewhere; point you to relevant internship opportunities.