We are so happy you are joining the academic advising community at Michigan State University. We’re thrilled to have you join our team of dedicated professionals who support student success every day. As you begin this new chapter, we want to ensure you have the tools and guidance you need to feel confident in your role.
This page contains resources, guides, and onboarding materials designed specifically for new academic advisors. To begin acclimating to your new role, download the welcome packet, which includes steps to complete in your first few weeks, links to helpful resources, and additional points of contact, then proceed on to self-enrolling into the New Advisor Training Course in D2L.
New Academic Advisor Training Course serves as a comprehensive, self-paced course consisting of six distinct units, each designed to build upon the previous one. This training equips MSU academic advisors with essential tools and guidance, empowering them to excel in their roles. We strongly recommend all academic advisors to engage in this interactive program during their first year in an advisory position. Additionally, established advisors are encouraged to utilize this resource for ongoing professional development.
New Faculty and Academic Staff Orientation is an expectation for all new full-time academics who are contracted for 90% time or greater for two or more semesters, including tenure system faculty, librarians, health programs faculty, FRIB/NSCL faculty, fixed-term faculty (teaching-focused faculty), academic specialists in the continuing system, fixed-term academic specialists, and senior research associates. Others who are in these roles at reduced appointment levels are invited, but not required, to attend.
Invitations are typically sent in the summer. Please visit the Office Faculty and Academic Staff Development’s (OFASD) website for more details.
The Undergraduate Advisor Directory serves as a centralized location for advisor contact information for all undergraduate majors, minors, and programs. The directory includes contact information and direct links to major/minor/program websites and curriculum guides, as well as advisor leadership and support contacts. Click on the button below to access the guide. If you are an advisor who needs to request edits to the guide, please complete this form. Directory