Advising

We recommend that math majors talk to a Math Department advisor before registering for courses each term, before making any program changes, and before leaving to study abroad.

The Math Department’s faculty advisors are happy to help guide the mathematical development of students interested in mathematics. Navigating the mathematical landscape can be tricky, math offers one-on-one faculty advising.  

If you wish to:

• discuss courses and course planning in mathematics,
• explore the mathematics major or minor,
• investigate summer internship or research opportunities,
• declare or release a mathematics degree,
• investigate the mathematical aspects of your study abroad plans,
• explore post-graduation options for students of mathematics, or
• discuss most any mathematical topic,

please schedule an appointment. Advising appointments are generally not available on observed holidays, study days and throughout the Spring and Summer terms.

If you have questions about transfer credit evaluation, please do not ask a math department advisor; they will not be able to help you.  Instead, please visit the Math Department’s transfer credit website.

Drop-in advising with math's Undergraduate Program Director, Dr. Hanna Bennett, is available Fridays 2-3pm in the East Hall Math Upper Atrium. Look for her yellow drop-in advising sign. 

Walk-in advising with Professor Stephen DeBacker is available every weekday during the walking club's 6:05 am walk and every Sunday at either the 6:30 am or 8:30 am walk. Walks are four to five miles long, plan accordingly. For details about where to meet, please join the walking club's Discord server.

Michigan undergraduates have access to a robust advising system.  

• Undergraduate Admissions Counselors
  • Each university’s college offers general academic advising and career counseling.
• University Career Center
  • Assists students seeking postgraduate employment.
• LSA Opportunity Hub
  • Guides LSA students in the professional development process that will help you grow into the career you want to achieve.
• LSA Newnan Academic Advising Center
  • Offers guidance on general LSA regulations (distribution, languages, etc.) and reassurance that students understand the rules.
• Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program 
  • An additional advising resource. WISE offers women seeking careers in science or mathematics academic and career counseling, workshops on combining careers with various lifestyles, contact with female role models, lists of scholarships and awards, and a resource center listing opportunities for women in science and engineering. Spring and Summer Advising Information