An academic advisor is a student employed by the university to help, guide, and advise you as a fellow student.
For many, an academic advisor is an important part of a good start to their studies and a positive daily study experience.
We can answer questions you might not feel comfortable asking your lecturers, and we can also help you find various kinds of information.
We can assist you with, among other things:
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Making educational choices and providing information about the programs and the study environment (for prospective students)
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Understanding the rules in your curriculum
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Applying to the study board for things like credit transfer or exemptions from the rules
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Advice on elective courses
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Getting the most out of your study group work
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Planning a study abroad period
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Creating individual study plans, for example, if you’ve fallen behind on ECTS credits, are an elite athlete, or are going on parental leave
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Day-to-day challenges – for example, if something isn't working properly with the delivery of your classes
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Other questions you don’t know where to get answered
We’re also happy to listen to more personal concerns, and of course, we are bound by confidentiality.
In some cases, we as academic advisors may not be allowed or able to advise you, but in that case, we will refer you to the right place.
Book an appointment for in-person guidance on campus Book a Zoom guidance session Request a phone call Send an email via SPOC Stop by the Student Contact Point Please note that the academic advisors are not at work every day. Therefore, there may be a few days before you receive a reply. |