Undergraduate Advising in Zoology

Meeting with your advisor:

You can sign-up for a meeting by following the link below.

Additionally, each student in the zoology major is assigned a faculty advisor. See your DARS or My UW to find out who your faculty advisor is. If you do not see one listed - let your advisor know, and they will assign one for you.

You can meet with your faculty advisor to discuss independent research, graduate school, and potentially some internship and career possibilities. Ask if they can suggest some good next steps for you.  It is YOUR responsibility to contact your Faculty Advisor to set up a meeting. Note: it is not the Faculty Advisor’s role to go over your DARS report - please work with them on a professional level!
Check out: Getting to know professors as people

My advice to you - Collect advisors! Seek out the experience and perspectives of many individuals on campus, including professional advisors, faculty members, graduate students/TAs, and your peers to name a few. Just remember - YOU are ultimately responsible for your academic decisions. Weigh all input carefully!

Why should I see my advisor?

• An advisor is your one-stop point person to help you navigate through your experience here.

• Opportunity to discuss your interests and concerns and get feedback

• Review and plan for your academic goals; resolve questions about your DARS and degree progress

• Clarify University/College/Major policies and procedures

• Personal/professional advocacy: referrals, letters of support, assistance in working with other offices on campus

• Help you explore, evaluate and clarify your career interests at this point in time (but not during pre-reg advising)

• Strategic planning for internsips, employment, and or competetive admissions (grad school/professional school/peace corps, etc)

• Sort out options and strategies for dealing with difficult curriculum and managing related stress

• Explore academic options if you are experiencing illness or pressing family circumstances

• Be exposed to new networks of professionals and opportunities in your interest areas.

How frequently should I meet with my advisor(s)?

You are encouraged to meet with advisors as frequently as you wish.
At least twice/year is ideal.
A minimum of 1 meeting per year is strongly encouraged.

Campus Advising Toolkit - check here for general advising resources and info.