Who We Are

At our core , University Advising exists to partner with all Spartans in a shared journey of discovery and growth that is authentic, meaningful, and tailored. Our mission is to deliver opportunities that support and enhance your natural and learned abilities in your pursuit of purpose, passion, and skills.

University Advising provides personalized exploratory advising for undergraduate students, along with training and development for the MSU academic advising community. Using an appreciative approach, we offer tailored services to ensure that both individual and group needs are addressed, fostering a culture of thriving students and advising professionals.

As a result of our work, students and advisors are better prepared for academic and professional success, equipped with a roadmap to meet their goals, and empowered to make informed decisions about their future.

University Advising also plays a critical role in improving retention rates and ensuring that students not only graduate but they do so with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their careers, while advisors grow and advance within the advising profession.

University Advising predominantly serves students in the Exploratory Preference (EXP) and Exploring Business Preference (EBP) majors, though we support any undergraduate student exploring majors, minors, or university resources.

What guides our work

Vision

To partner with all Spartans in a shared journey of discovery and growth that is authentic, meaningful, and tailored.

Mission

University Advising delivers opportunities that support and enhance your natural and learned abilities in your pursuit of purpose, passion, and skills.

Growth Mindset

We believe intelligence, abilities, and talents can be developed through dedication, effort, and a willingness to learn. We see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, not obstacles to avoid. We encourage effort to move from learning to mastery, respond to setbacks with persistence, provide and receive constructive criticism to improve skills, and draw inspiration from the success of others as a source of motivation and learning.

Access & Equity

University Advising provides availability, opportunity, and resources across our services and amongst our global citizens. We commit to fair treatment in meeting the unique needs and interests of the people we serve.

Integrity & Excellence

We model ethical, transparent, and high-quality advising, training, coaching, and advocacy, striving for continual improvement.

Collaboration & Community

We co-create experiences that support purpose, passion, and skillsets in partnership with students, advisors, and campus stakeholders.

Collaboration

We build strong, reciprocal relationships with academic advisors, campus units, and community partners to support a cohesive and connected advising ecosystem.

Improve Access to Advising Resources

We commit to increasing the availability, clarity, and usability of advising resources so advisors can easily find what they need to holistically assist students and help them make informed decisions.

Training & Development

We foster a continual learning environment where advisors grow their skills, confidence, and leadership through structured professional development and reflective practice.

Resources & Engagement

We strengthen advisor engagement through relevant programming, clear communication, and community-building initiatives that enhance the advisor experience.

Assessment & Metrics

We use data, reflection, and continuous improvement to understand impact, strengthen advising quality, and ensure practices align with professional standards and institutional goals.