College of Arts and Sciences
Advising for Senior-Year Students
You’re nearing graduation. This year is about finishing strong and preparing for what comes next.
What Advising Looks Like This Year
During your senior year, advising focuses on:
- Confirming graduation eligibility
- Finalizing degree requirements
- Reviewing your graduation timeline
- Preparing for career or post-graduate plans
This is a year of completion and launch.
Before Your Appointment
To prepare:
- Review your DARS and confirm remaining requirements
- Verify your intended graduation term
- Review upper-division and residency requirements
- Confirm your catalog year
- Draft your final semester plan
If you have transferred coursework or petitions pending, prepare documentation.
During Your Appointment
In your advising meeting, you and your advisor will:
- Confirm graduation requirements are met
- Review credit hour and residency requirements
- Discuss graduation application timelines
- Finalize remaining coursework
- Review post-graduate plans
This is also a good time to discuss:
- Internship-to-employment transitions
- Graduate or professional school applications
- Faculty recommendations
- Career readiness resources
Graduation Planning
Senior year is the time to:
- Submit your graduation application (typically one year in advance)
- Confirm catalog year eligibility
- Ensure all upper-division credit requirements are satisfied
- Review honors qualifications if applicable
Planning ahead prevents delays.
After Your Appointment
After meeting with your advisor:
- Register for final coursework
- Follow up on referrals and recommendations
- Confirm graduation application status
- Meet with Career Development if needed
- Stay in communication if plans change
Finish with clarity and confidence.
Career & Post-Graduate Preparation
Senior year is your transition year.
Consider:
- Finalizing your resume and LinkedIn profile
- Attending job fairs or networking events
- Preparing for interviews
- Exploring graduate or professional school timelines
- Consulting pre-professional advisors, if applicable
Your advisor and Career Development team are resources in this process.