Faculty advisors should meet at least once a term with their advisees. If students are distance learners or unable to meet in person, every effort should be made to meet virtually or at least by phone. Only communicating by email with advisees is not encouraged.

For MPH advisors: at the end of each MPH option handbook, there are two documents to assist you in advising your MPH students: the Student Advising Sheet, which lists all course requirements, and the Plan for Completing Your MPH Degree form, which lists required milestones for MPH students. Both documents have a column where you can fill out the term when the course/milestone has been or is planned to be completed.

Topics for discussion for all advisors: how student feels they are progressing, any areas of struggle (academic, mental health, etc.), program of study, course sequencing, specific areas of interest to tailor elective coursework, career interests/advancement discussions, program deadlines and requirements (e.g. ILE, internship, proposals, preliminary exams).

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Graduate advising
Last Modified: 
December 2, 2020