Advising

A supportive, collaborative planning process

The undergraduate advising team at Khoury College of Computer Sciences aims to foster an environment that empowers students to recognize their full potential and embrace their academic journey. Advisors partner closely with you to help you successfully navigate your college experience by working with you to develop a strategy for achieving your academic aspirations both in Khoury and at Northeastern. Advisors will also provide you with all of the important tools and information that you will need.

As a student, you will:

  • Get to know your advisor—schedule regular advising meetings in a timely fashion.
  • Actively engage during advising appointments, come prepared with questions, materials you would like to discuss, etc.
  • Discuss the following type of things with your advisor: goal setting, campus involvement opportunities, changing majors, time management, study tips, adding a minor, major changes, future plans, course substitutions, petition to reduce load, study abroad, or pattern of attendance.
  • Register for courses on time.
  • Review your Degree Audit and study plan on a regular basis.
  • Read and respond to Northeastern email and be open to opportunities outside the classroom
  • Be aware of important dates and deadlines.
  • Understand that advisors have a variety of responsibilities that impact their availability.
  • Keep scheduled appointments or cancel within 24 hours’ notice.
  • Be prepared, ask questions, and be accountable – know your advisor is a professional that has your best interest in mind.
  • Take responsibility for your academic performance and accept the challenges that college courses provide.
  • Follow-up with recommended referrals.
  • Utilize your advisor when challenges or difficulties arise – we are here to help you in a judgement free way!
  • Keep both your academic and co-op advisor informed of co-op plans or requests to change pattern of attendance.
  • Understand the enrollment requirements needed for your financial aid, scholarships, and/or international status.
  • Be aware of policies outlined in the course catalog, student handbook, course syllabi, and student code of conduct outlined by the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution including academic integrity policies.

Your advisor will:

  • Be available to you through scheduled appointments, drop-in hours, group advising sessions, and emails during regular business hours.
  • Assist with course planning.
  • Help you develop, clarify, and modify academic goals.
  • Refer you to campus resources.
  • Clarify university and college policies and procedures.
  • Listen, ask questions, and respect you as an individual.
  • Discuss your academic performance and its impact on your future goals.
  • Inform you of opportunities related to your field of study.

Scheduling an appointment

You can find your specific academic advisor by signing into Navigate. Advisors meet with students on both a drop-in and scheduled appointment basis. Drop-in appointments are designed to address quick questions and last no longer than 10 minutes. For all other inquiries, schedule an academic advising appointment.

For general advising inquiries, or if you are not a Khoury student, contact the Khoury Advising Team. Use your Husky email address, and include your full name and Northeastern ID in the message.

Preparing for your appointment

To get the most out of your advising appointment:

  • Make a list of the issues you want to discuss.
  • Consider whether your question would be better directed to another office, such as Student Accounts, Financial Aid, or Housing. If you are unsure, we will direct you.
  • Review your degree audit and requirements on myNortheastern, and a sample schedule from your degree program, if applicable.

Learn more about degree audits

A degree audit (myPAWS) is an interactive review of your academic progress toward degree completion in your declared major, outlining specific course requirements for a specific entering year. Degree audits are the official university requirements for each academic program.

Run a degree audit

Log in to myNortheastern, go to the Services & Links page, and select “myDegreeAudit.” You may run an audit for a major/minor other than your declared major or minor by using the myPAWS “Explore Options” and “What-if Courses” features.

Khoury students come to Northeastern with many unique academic interests and professional goals. As academic advisors, it is our role to help students navigate their academic pathways based on these interests and ultimately prepare them for their dream careers in computer science, data science, cybersecurity, and other related fields.

Anna Sloan, Assistant Director of Academic Advising