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See us to discuss your academic goals, future courses, and timeline to graduation. We can help you stay on track!

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Exploring majors helps you to find the one that sticks. We can help you look at your options and design a meaningful educational experience.

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The Advising Center is not only a resource for students, but also for faculty. We can set up training, answer questions and connect you with resources.

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Need additional help? We are located on the second floor of the Student Services Building, or we can meet you via Zoom. Make an appointment or come in!

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<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/1523-how-do-i-declare-or-change-my-major">How do I declare or change my major?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> First, download the <a href="/live/files/4211-declaration-of-majorpdf">Declaration/Change of Major form</a> from the Registrar’s Office. Then, reach out to the chairperson of your new academic department for approval and assignment of a new faculty advisor. Finally, return your completed Change of Major form to the Registrar’s Office in person or via email at <a href="mailto:registrar@purchase.edu">registrar@purchase.edu</a>. </p> <p> If you wish to understand how changing your major impacts your graduation timeline, make an appointment with one of us in the Advising Center.</p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/390-what-is-the-deadline-to-withdraw-from-a-course">What is the deadline to withdraw from a course?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <p> The last day to withdraw from Fall 2023 full-term courses without academic penalty is <strong>Monday, October 30th</strong>. You will receive a “W” grade on your transcript which does not affect your GPA, but may impact your Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid. Be sure to consult with us if you have questions or concerns. If you miss the deadline, then you will receive a “WF” on your transcript, which will negatively affect your GPA.</p> <p> See more information on how to withdraw on the <a href="/offices/registrar/spring-2020-course-withdrawal/">Registrar’s webpage.</a></p> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>
<div class="faq"> <div class="question"> <a href="/live/blurbs/3031-who-is-my-advisor">Who is my advisor?</a> </div> <div class="answer truncate"> <h3> You can locate your major advisor’s name in two places:</h3> <ul> <li>The top of your Degree Progress Report (DPR), which can be viewed by logging into your myHeliotrope </li> <li>Your Starfish Connections page (listed as “Major Advisor”) </li> <li>Every student at the College is assigned to an official advisor who may be a professional academic advisor from the Advising Center, or a full-time professor within the student’s academic department. </li> </ul> <a class="more" href="#">keep reading <span class="lw_sr_only">FAQ</span>»</a> </div> </div>

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