Advisors can offer more than a signature on a class pre-registration schedule. They are knowledgeable about institutional requirements and are aware of the educational support services available to you. An advisor can help you in your intellectual development and in your academic planning. 

There are times when you need to see your advisor and other instances when you are encouraged to seek counsel from your advisor. 

When you must see your advisor:

• Add/Drop (if applicable)
  • Fall: August 27 - September 4
  • Spring: January 14 - January 21
• Pre-registration
  • Fall: November 5 - 9
  • Spring: March 11 - 18 
• Withdrawals (if applicable )
  • Fall: September 5 - October 26 (withdrawal with a "W")
  • Fall: October 29 - November 21 (withdrawal with a "W" or "WF")
  • Spring: January 22 - March 19 (withdrawal with a "W")
  • Spring: March 20 - April 15 (withdrawal with a "W" or "WF")

When you are encouraged to seek counsel from your advisor:

• August 27 - August 31: First week of the fall semester
• January 14 - January 18: First week of the spring semester
• Mid-semester deficiencies (if applicable): October 15 (fall), March 3 (spring) 
• Are experiencing academic difficulties 
• Have been placed on academic warning or probation (See Saint Anselm College Catalogue, P. 29-30)
• Have questions about academic policies or procedures
• Want to discuss choosing a major