Advising
Academic Advising
At Occidental, faculty advisers are the primary source of advising and guidance for students as they navigate the academic program. Faculty advisers are assigned to new students when they first arrive on campus. In addition, the Advising Center is available to provide additional support for students.
Students may switch to another faculty adviser by submitting an Adviser Change Form to the registrar’s office. Once a student declares a major, they must have a faculty adviser who is affiliated with their major department or program. Students are required to declare a major by the end of the second year, but are strongly encouraged to do so prior to advising week in the second semester of the sophomore year. Students are encouraged and expected to connect with their faculty adviser on a regular basis.
The Advising Center is located in Johnson Student Center Room 134, and is open weekdays when classes are in session, as well as limited hours during the summer. Services are also available by phone and email. The center provides students with information about their degree progress, as well as being able to answer questions about registration, majors, minors, and College policies and procedures. It will also refer students to appropriate offices or faculty members in order to get specialized information about a specific program or objective.
For more information, please visit: https://www.oxy.edu/academics/student-success/advising-center
Specialized advising resources are available for students interested pursuing a career in legal or health-related professions. In all cases, interested students are encouraged to contact the relevant offices early in their first year at Occidental, or as soon as they become aware of their interest.