{"id":5697,"date":"2019-02-25T09:18:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T14:18:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/?page_id=5697"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T19:19:01","slug":"advising-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/student-resources\/advising-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Advising Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding My Advisor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your advisor is an important source of information for your curriculum, questions regarding your major, and information about the University, career paths, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the Fannon Institute for Student Success (FISS) are assigned professional academic advisor(s), and in some cases, faculty advisors, according to their major. You can determine whether you are in FISS or CHS by <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/enrollment\/transcript\/\">checking your unofficial transcript<\/a> in eCampus (your program will have \u201cUC\u201d at the end of it if you are in FISS). Students in FISS should refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\">Academic Advising website<\/a> for information about advising hours, policies, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students in the College of Health Sciences are assigned faculty advisors according to their major once they have met the requirements to matriculate into the College. You will receive an email with your faculty advisor assignment from your department once you have entered CHS, and can also see your advisor by logging into eCampus and checking the Program Advisor box, or by viewing your Starfish Success Network. If you do not have an advisor assigned to you and you are in CHS, you can contact the administrative aide in your major\u2019s department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Following My Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make an appointment with your advisor if you have questions about your degree requirements or wish to review your progress. It is ultimately your responsibility to ensure that you are meeting your program requirements, and there are many resources available to help you: your academic progress report, curriculum sheets, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/general-education\/\">general education website<\/a>. For more information about degree requirements, go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/chs\/student-resources\/curriculum-requirements\/\">Curriculum Requirements page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Advising FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#faqa\">Can I double major?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqb\">Can I add a minor?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqc\">Can I take a class pass\/fail?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqd\">How can I get credit for an internship or experiential education?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqe\">What are the requirements for good academic standing?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#faqf\">Why do I have an Hold on my account?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqa\">Can I double major?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you may double major in two College of Health Sciences majors, or with a CHS major and a major in another College (where permitted). Adding more than one major may impact your degree progress &#8211; you should consult with an academic advisor if you are interested in adding a second program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqb\">Can I add a minor?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you may add a minor for a program offered within the College of Health Sciences, or within another College (where permitted). Information about minor requirements can be found in the Catalog, and the Minor Form (for CHS minors) can be found here. Minors offered by other Colleges will have their own minor form housed within that college. Up to two major courses can be used towards a minor, and general education coursework can go towards a minor as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqc\">Can I take a class pass\/fail?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only free electives can be taken pass\/fail. Free electives are courses that are not being used for major or general education requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqd\">How can I get credit for an internship or experiential education?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many majors within CHS require internships, fieldwork, or research as part of their curriculum. For other experiences beyond what your major requires, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/career.uri.edu\/\">Center for Career and Experiential Education (CCEE)<\/a> for information about earning credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqe\">What are the requirements for good academic standing?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Good academic standing is defined as a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00. Information about academic standing, and probation and dismissal policies, can be found in Chapter 8 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/manual\/\">University Manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong id=\"faqf\">Why do I have an Hold on my account?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All students that have completed fewer than 31 credits have an Advisor Hold placed on their account prior to the registration period for the upcoming semester. If you are in University College, you can meet with your advisor or attend a group advising session (please see the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/advising\/\">Advising website<\/a> for more information). If you are in CHS, you can schedule an appointment to meet with your advisor to discuss courses and questions you may have, after which they will lift the hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>CHS students that are on academic probation (cumulative GPA below 2.0) will also have a Dean\u2019s Hold on their account. You are required to meet with the Student Affairs Coordinator, Nancy Sisson, to discuss your progress towards degree, and she can resolve that hold. Her contact information can be found by viewing the hold on your account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other offices put holds on students for various reasons (outstanding balances, library fines, etc.). Clicking the hold in eCampus to view more information will provide details as to how to have these hold(s) resolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><small><a href=\"#faq\">\u25b2 back to top<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding My Advisor Your advisor is an important source of information for your curriculum, questions regarding your major, and information about the University, career paths, etc. Students in the Fannon Institute for Student Success (FISS) are assigned professional academic advisor(s), and in some cases, faculty advisors, according to their major. 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