Academic Advising Resources

Dear Students,

I am writing to make you aware of some additional resources we have for Academic Advising as you plan your courses.  Registration will take place the week of November 8, 2021.

Registration Memo

First and most importantly, please be sure to read the Registration Memo and other information on the Registration and Course Information page.  The answers to many of your questions are here.

Academic Advising Workshop

You can view an Academic Advising PowerPoint here.

UM Degree

The law school has access to UM Degree, the University’s degree auditing platform. UM Degree will allow you to track your progress toward your JD and show your outstanding requirements as well as options that fulfill those requirements.  If you declare interest in pursuing the Advocacy, Business, Health, or Tax Certificates by completing the Certificate Declaration Form, it can track your progress toward certificate requirements as well.

Please note that UM Degree is not an official record of your degree or certificate progress, but rather a tool for you to use for your planning purposes.  The Law Registrar’s Office and certificate advisor will determine whether you have met your degree and certificate requirements, so please contact the Law Registrar or certificate advisor with any questions.  You may also find the Graduation Checklists at the bottom of this page helpful.

Academic Advising Website

We have also updated the Academic Advising website with additional helpful resources for you as you plan your course schedule.

One of the resources on the advising page is a Spring 2022 Advising Worksheet.  This worksheet can help you plan next semester’s courses and begin planning for future semesters, as well.

 Individual Advising Options

Students who wish to  meet individually with an academic advisor have several options for doing so.

• If you are pursuing a certificate in Advocacy, Business, Health, or Tax Law, ask to meet with the Certificate Director make sure you are on track for the certificate.
• Students should also consider seeking academic advising from faculty who teach, write, or have practiced in areas of law of interest to you.
• You may also reach out to the professor who advised you last year.
• Dean Meredith Aden, Dean Jodi Wilson, and Professor Timothy Peterkin are also available for individual advising for students who want to discuss their course selections or have other questions.
  • Select an appointment time or email Professor Peterkin to set up an advising meeting.
  • Select an appointment time or email Dean Wilson to set up an advising meeting.
  • Select an appointment time or email Dean Aden with questions or to set up an advising meeting.

Thanks,
Dean Aden