First-year success advising

Your first-year success advisor is like a personal life coach, helping you navigate Clark and answering any questions you have. They are there to support you from the summer before you start at Clark through May, at the end of your first year.

Students will meet with their first-year success advisor twice — once at the beginning of the summer to check in and go through the checklist, and once about advising for classes.

Before your first year begins, you will meet with your first-year success advisor to discuss your academic interests and sign up for classes.

Get the most out of your meeting

• Read about Clark’s undergraduate curriculum.
• Review the course offerings and think about which courses interest you.
• Check out the Academic Advising Handbook available through the Academic Advising Center.
• Make a list of questions for your advising appointment.