{"id":20036,"date":"2020-04-14T11:32:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T15:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising-draft\/?page_id=20036"},"modified":"2026-09-02T14:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T18:20:49","slug":"advising-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/advising-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Advising Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"type-intro fullwidth wp-block-paragraph\">Each student is assigned to one or more professional and\/or faculty <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/people\/advisors-by-college\/\">advisors<\/a>, who are the experts that guide you through your undergraduate experience at URI. In addition, the success centers in the Fannon Institute for Student Success (FISS) \u00a0provide you with the support you need to transition to college life and connect your major with career and life goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Success Network<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your success network includes your <strong>academic advisor<\/strong> and your <strong>career education specialist<\/strong>. Academic advisors provide guidance on what courses you&#8217;ll need to take to keep you on track as you find, and pursue, your major. Career education specialists introduce you to career pathways and offer strategies to achieve your career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/advising-resources\/make-an-advising-appointment\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Meet with an Advisor<\/h2><p>Most of your advising needs will be met by making an appointment with your advisor or career education specialist through Starfish.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">schedule a meeting<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Advising Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/exploring-undeclared\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Exploring\/Undeclared<\/h2><p>Find guidance and resources if you are still deciding on a major.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/pre-health\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Pre-Health<\/h2><p>How to apply\u00a0to medical, dental, optometry, physician assistant, and other health profession.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/advising-resources\/changing-your-major\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Changing Your Major<\/h2><p>Learn the steps to follow if you want to change your major.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/advising-resources\/forms\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Forms<\/h2><p>Find commonly used academic forms for students and faculty.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Explore<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Each student is assigned to one or more professional and\/or faculty advisors, who are the experts that guide you through your undergraduate experience at URI. 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