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Advising

Advisors are available to meet with students who are interested in learning more about a major or minor in political science, as well as discuss with current majors and minors their progress, future course elections, and career plans. Students should meet with an advisor to declare a plan in political science. Please click on "Schedule Advising Appointment" below to schedule an appointment.

Advising Appointments

Students can schedule in-person, virtual, and phone appointments using our online appointment scheduling tool.

Advising Drop-In Hours

Winter 2024 Drop-In Hours will begin on Thursday, January 11, 2024

Students can come in to the department offices - 5700 Haven Hall - during drop-in hours and speak to one of our advisors below.

  • Alice Austin - Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • George Tyler - Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

If you have scheduling restrictions and nothing available will work with your schedule, feel free to email polsci-advisor@umich.edu and let us know when you are available so that we can find a time that works to meet with you.

For general advising questions, such as foreign language proficiency or LSA distribution requirements, students should make an appointment to see a general advisor in the LSA Newnan Advising Office, 1255 Angell Hall.