Advising
New majors on the Storrs campus are initially assigned to an academic advisor for about one year. Students are then reassigned to a member of the Faculty Super Advising Team. These Super Advisors will work closely with the academic advisor to provide a seamless advising experience. Honors students are assigned to the Honors Advisor. If you are unsure who your advisor is, log into your Student Admin account and follow these instructions.
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What can my Super Advisor help me with?
- Course selection.
- Reviewing general education, major, and other graduation requirements. Making a plan for graduation.
- Discussing potential double majors or minors (however, specific info for that other major/minor will need to come from that department).
- Advisor signature on forms (ex: schedule revision, double major, additional degree, independent study, etc.).
- Discussing options for earning internship credit.
- Ways to be successful academically, especially if you are on academic probation.
- Referrals to other resources on campus.
- Finding faculty mentors
- Students are encouraged to develop mentoring relationships with a variety of sociology faculty members who share their interests. These faculty mentors may or may not be the same person you are assigned as a faculty advisor in Student Admin.
What can my faculty mentor(s) help me with?
- Exploring the major and types of careers in Sociology (mentoring for academic and career goals).
- Discussing graduate school options and the application process.
- Brainstorming on ways to get involved in research on campus.
- Potentially being a source for a letter of recommendation if you make a point of getting to know them and possibly also take a class with them.
Does Sociology use advising holds?
No, in general we do not use advising holds. The exception is for students who are new to Sociology at the Storrs campus (first semester and transfer students, major changers, and campus changers). However, all students are welcome and encouraged to meet with an advisor at any time for help with course selection or any other questions.
Does Sociology use waitlists?
Required courses for the Sociology major use the waitlist feature in Student Admin. Students should add themselves to the course's waitlist and then contact the Graduate Program Coordinator with any questions. Priority for required courses is based on major, minor, and class standing. For example, a senior Sociology major would be given the highest priority.
You will receive an email if we can issue you a permission number. If a SOCI class does not use the waitlist feature, then it is first come first served. If you are trying to enroll in a class that is full and does not use waitlists, we encourage you to check often for seats to open up.
Learn through Experience
As part of the College of Liberal arts and Sciences (CLAS), your Sociology education connects you to countless opportunities to grow through hands-on experiences. Whether you participate in an internship, research, or education abroad, you’ll apply what you learn in class and gain transferable skills that prepare you for any career.