Office of Exploratory Advising

(304) 367-4709
advise@fairmontstate.edu

The purpose of the Office of Exploratory Advising is to provide Undecided students, Pre-Nursing students, and undergraduate Non-Degree Seeking students with interpersonal professional support. A concerted effort is made to address any academic concerns that may impede the student’s successful completion of degree requirements and to assist the student in the selection of an academic program.

The Office is located in 317 Turley Student Services Center.

Services:

• Formalized advisor-advisee conferences scheduled by appointment throughout the semester for undecided students.
• Academic assistance and guidance during posted walk-in hours for students with general advising concerns or questions.
• Academic advising for all new, transfer, and readmitted undecided students at Orientation.
• Workshops sponsored by the Office relevant to maximizing academic success and to improving advising processes.
• Referral assistance to campus and community services.