Day of Orientation: Advising

Academic advising at Cleveland State University is designed to provide you with on-going support and assistance for as long as you are a student, up until the time that you graduate. Your advisor appointment is based on multiple factors, including academic major, your program (e.g. Honors, Athletics) and your academic level.

Following your orientation advising and registration session, it is strongly encouraged that you develop and maintain an on-going relationship with your academic advisor to ensure that you receive all of the support and assistance you need to achieve your academic goals and maintain progress towards receiving your degree from Cleveland State University. If you decide to change your major prior to Orientation, please be sure to contact the Orientation staff.

Orientation Advising and Class Registration

Your advising session will be scheduled within 5-10 business days of your orientation date. You will be advised one-on-one by an advisor from your college of enrollment, your program (Athletic, Honors, or Scholars Programs) or the Exploratory Advising Office. During your advising session, your advisor will provide you with information concerning all of the various options for your classes, and will help you select the courses that are best for you. Be sure to bring your official/unofficial transcripts from any College Credit Plus courses that you have completed or have in progress, along with any Advanced Placement testing information. You will leave the orientation advising session with your class schedule in hand!