Office of Academic Advising

Office of Academic Advising transitions. connections. resources.

Need Help from an Advisor?

The team in the Office of Academic Advising is excited to welcome you and work with you to promote your academic success during the Fall 2020 semester! We are looking forward to providing you with multiple opportunities to interact with both our academic and peer advisors.

How can I work with an academic advisor in the Office of Academic Advising?

After the 1st Week of Classes (starting August 24): You can communicate with the Office of Academic Advising to request assistance or to make an appointment by:

Completing the Academic Advising Assistance form. An advisor will either respond to you directly or refer your message to the appropriate office within 24-48 hours, Monday-Friday.
- During the first week of classes, the Academic Advising Assistance form is only available for submissions outside of drop-in hours (4:00 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.)
Calling (319-273-3406) or emailing (academic-advising@uni.edu) the Office of Academic Advising.

Explore Majors

Exploring majors is a process. In addition to working closely with your academic advisor, you can begin to research options on your own!

Take A Self-Assessment

Students are encouraged to take self-assessments to help understand your strengths, interests, and possible major and career paths. This starts you down the road of actively exploring your options for programs of study and helps you to learn more about yourself. The Office of Academic Advising works closely with students to take self-assessments and interpret the results to assist in the major exploration process.

Career Cruising - a free, online assessment to help you identify your skills and interests and connect those with majors and careers.
World of Work - this free tool helps you determine if you prefer to work with people, things, ideas, or data and connect this with possible careers.
Strong Inventory (Holland Codes) - this $16 in-depth assessment interest inventory helps you understand your interests and identify possible career paths based on your personality. You will receive a comprehensive results report that an academic advisor will review with you during an individual appointment. Contact our office to begin!