A&S Multidisciplinary Studies ProgramAdvising

Academic advising is a relationship between the advisor and the advisee that should be an interactive, respectful, and professional partnership in which the advisor serves as a guide on the student’s journey to academic achievement. Your academic advisor is also an important campus resource.

Your academic advisor can assist you with questions about the major, course registration, filing a degree plan, consortium agreements, registration holds, or other general inquiries.

Primary goals of an academic advising include helping the student:

• Understand degree requirements.
• Remain on track during their academic career.
• Learn how to utilize campus resources and programs.

Arts & Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies (ASMS)

• Multidisciplinary degree based on 3 areas of study
• 2 Areas from Arts & Sciences required
• 2 Different degree types available:
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of General Studies

General Studies (GST)

• Multidisciplinary degree based on 1 broad area study
• 30 hours Arts & Sciences coursework required
• 1 degree type available:
  • Bachelor of General Studies
• 90+ completed hours required for eligibility

Pre-Law (PLAW)

• Not a degree-granting major
• Designation for students with under 30 earned hours and who are planning to pursue law school.
• See the Pre-Law Program webpage or email prelaw@ttu.edu to learn more about events & resources

• Develop a relationship with your academic advisor through meetings.

• Understand how to use DegreeWorks and Schedule Builder to plan your schedule.

• Understand how to select appropriate courses based on your current major.

• Understand how to register for classes using the Registration Tool on Raiderlink.

• Identify and access campus resources that support your academic goals.

• Identify your breaks and discuss your plans with your advisor.

• Understand how to schedule your advising appointment using Raider Success Hub.

• Schedule and attend advising appointments.
• Be aware of important dates and deadlines.
• Register for courses on time.
• Share problems and concerns.
• Review DegreeWorks regularly.
• Ask questions and be accountable.
• Read and respond to emails.
• Take responsibility for academic performance.
• Respect the advisor.

• Be available through scheduled appointments and emails.
• Clarify College of Arts & Sciences policies and procedures.
• Help develop, clarify, and modify academic goals.
• Discuss academic performance.
• Respect the student/advisee.
• Refer students to campus resources.
• Assist with course planning.
• Listen and ask questions.
• Respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Adhere to FERPA confidentiality guidelines.

Read all official university documents and communications-including but not limited to:

• DegreeWorks Reviews

• Degree Plans

• Emails

• Program Announcements

• Other documents related to degree program or university policies (i.e., Student
  Code of Conduct or graduation clearance notices)

• Keep a record of all contact with university officials

1. Use only your TTU email account.

2. Include your R number. We cannot help you without it.

3. Use a proper or professional greeting (“hey” does not count).

4. Include your first AND last name.

5. Clearly state your question or need.

6. Include course prefix and number for any course you ask about (i.e., ENGL 1302).

7. Expect a response time of 1-3 business days.

8. Do NOT resend emails or send multiple emails about the same issue. This does not expedite a response.

9. Check your TTU email regularly (at least once weekly).

10. Expect advisor response during normal business hours only.

Dear Ms./Mr./Dr. Advisor,

My name is Raider Red. I am writing because I misplaced the course planning sheet that we discussed during our appointment last week. Could you please email me a copy? Also, I would like to add ENGL 1302 to my enrollment this semester.

Thank you,

Raider Red

R#: R00112233

All advising is by appointment only. It is recommended that your meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester.

Appointments can be held in person or virtually. Telephone appointments are usually unavailable due to FERPA concerns.

No Show Policy: Students who arrive to appointments more than 5 minutes late will forfeit their appointment time and be asked to reschedule. Please notify your respective advisor if you are running late or are unable to keep your appointment.

Advising appointments must be scheduled at least 24-48 hours in advance using the Raider Success Hub platform.

1. Access Raider Success Hub.
2. On the Raider Success Hub landing page, click on Current Student Portal. Use your eRaider credentials to log in.
3. From your student home page, click on Schedule Your Appointment.
4. From the “Assigned” or “Teams” tab, locate the name of your advisor.
5. Select a topic from those listed.
6. Select an appointment date and time.
7. Add the reason for your appointment.
8. Choose your preferred appointment location (in-person or Zoom).
9. Confirm the accurate entry of all information, then click Schedule Appointment.
10. Please visit Student Training for additional tutorials.

If you are not currently declared as one of our majors, please email as.multidisciplinarystudies@ttu.edu to have one of our advisors added to your Raider Success Hub.”

1. Entering Arts & Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies: contact advisors at as.multidisciplinarystudies@ttu.edu for information and instructions. 
2. Leaving Arts & Sciences Multidisciplinary Studies: contact the advisor for new major for information and instructions. See Academic Advisors by College page for contact information.