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Advising FAQs

AEMM Advising FAQs – get help with your college career.

What is the difference between my Faculty Advisor and College Advisor?

You are required to see your College Advisor in your first year, located in the College Advising Center. Your College Advisor will assist you with navigating the college, choosing and verifying your major, building your schedule, and understanding your graduation requirements. You are required to see your Faculty Advisor in your second year, located in your major’s Academic Department. Faculty Advisors will help you understand your major requirements and the current trends in your major’s professional industry.

Where can I find my assigned Faculty Advisor and College Advisor?

You can find this information on your academic record in OASIS.

Do I need to be cleared by a faculty advisor to register each semester?

You are to be cleared by your faculty advisor only if you have between 30 and 60 earned credits.

Where do I find my curriculum requirements?

You should refer to your Advising Guide (located in OASIS) each semester for your curriculum requirement status. 

When can I add or drop courses?

Current semester add, drop, and withdrawal schedules are available on the Records Office site.

How do I get credits transferred into College and the major?

Click here for general transfer credit information:
http://www.colum.edu/Students/Academics/Degree_Evaluation/index.php

If you have questions regarding transferring credits into the AEMM major, please contact Keirstin Lincoln

How do I switch my concentration and/or major?

Make an appointment with your faculty advisor to discuss such a change.

Where can I find tutoring for accounting?

Click here:
http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Learning_Studio/Accounting.php

Are internships required for the AEMM major?

Internships are not required in the AEMM major. However, students can still pursue internships for academic credit if they meet the criteria.  Click here for more information:
http://www.colum.edu/Academics/AEMM/internships/

How do I minor in AEMM?

Review the requirements here:
http://www.colum.edu/Academics/AEMM/AEMM_Minor.php

and contact Keirstin Lincoln for more information

How do I prepare for graduation?

Click here for information on the graduation audit process: http://www.colum.edu/students/Academics/Degree_Evaluation/graduation/index.php

And here for additional graduation information:
http://www.colum.edu/students/Academics/Degree_Evaluation/graduation/gradfaq.php

Have more questions? We can help.

If you have additional questions about faculty advisors and college advisors please contact the College Advising Center - 312.369.7645 or collegeadvising@colum.edu.