Advising

University of Michigan students, transfer students, and prospective International Studies majors and minors are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a International Studies advisor through the online appointment system to discuss all International Studies prerequisite courses and requirements for the major or minor. General advising appointments are also available with advisors to discuss the International Studies major or minor, declaring, academic planning, course selection, registration, joint degree programs, Honors plan, senior releases, career planning, interest in graduate school, and other matters of concern.

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Email is-advising@umich.edu

Advising Appointments

Schedule an Advising Appointment

The Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) has two full-time undergraduate academic advisors. Students are welcome to schedule an appointment with either advisor through the online appointment system. The PICS Undergraduate Academic Advising Office is located in Weiser Hall (high-rise building), 500 Church Street , Suite 341 (third floor), Ann Arbor. Students and prospective students are encouraged to meet with an International Studies advisor early and regularly in their undergraduate academic career. It is advisable to meet with an advisor by the first semester of your sophomore year. To ensure a successful advising appointment, students should check their progress by generating an updated LSA Audit Checklist and come with prepared questions. The LSA Audit Checklist is an easy-to-read checklist of where you are at with all of your LSA degree requirements, including current elections. This checklist is for advising purposes only, so if you have questions or concerns, follow-up with your general LSA advisor or major/minor advisor.

Declared International Studies majors and minors, and students considering the major or minor, should also see the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page and the PICS Undergraduate Student Handbook. Undeclared students should plan to attend one of the International Studies Information Sessions.

For general LSA distribution requirements, students should make also an appointment to see a general advisor in the LSA Newnan Advising Office, 1255 Angell Hall.

Appointments for Prospective University of Michigan Students

Prospective University of Michigan students (high school students and prospective transfer students) may contact the Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS) to set up an appointment to discuss the International Studies prerequisite courses and major or minor requirements in International Studies. If you plan to attend a campus tour and would like to meet with an International Studies advisor, please contact PICS by email at is-michigan@umich.edu in advance with your name, email address, and contact telephone number to schedule an appointment.

Quick Questions Advising for International Studies Students

Quick question for our International Studies advisors? Prospective and current International Studies major and minor undergraduate students may email is-advising@umich.edu.

The undergraduate International Studies is-advising@umich.edu email is shared and monitored between all the International Studies advisors. If you have a quick question, emailing International Studies advisors at is-advising@umich.edu may be the fastest way for you to receive an answer. Students can email this inbox to receive regional or elective course approvals, updated Progress Towards Degree (PTD) worksheets, and answers to any other quick questions they may have about the International Studies major or minor. Students can also utilize the designated walk-in advising hours for quick questions.

Undergraduate advising is offered by many units on campus. For general advice from orientation through graduation, regardless of your major or minor, contact the Newnan Academic Advising Center. For students seeking postgraduate employment, contact the Career Center. Lastly, the LSA Opportunity Hub is a College of LSA initiative dedicated to pairing the broad and valuable skills of a liberal arts education with real-life experience. The LSA Opportunity Hub provides strategic career advising, professional development training, and assists in connecting LSA students with employers and alumni.