Academic Advising

Whether you’re an incoming freshman, a senior about to graduate with your college degree, or a new transfer student, your academic advisor will help you define and achieve your academic goals at the University of South Carolina.

Make an Appointment

Log-in to the online Pathfinder system to schedule your advising appointment. Academic Advising is provided by your academic college/school. You must meet with your assigned academic advisor each semester before you can register for classes.

Find Your Advisor

Not sure who your assigned advisor is? Learn how to locate your assigned academic advisor.

STAY on Course

College Academic Advising

For more information on academic advising procedures in your college/school, find your college below.

START Your Course

First-Year Academic Advising

If you are a first-year student or a transfer student, you will be assigned a first-year advisor in your college/school. Students who meet with a First-Year Advisor will 1) discuss your transition to college; 2) build a course schedule; 3) map your major and track your progress towards your degree; and 4) evaluate any transfer, AP, and/or IB credit you have. Your first-year advisor will contact you several times throughout the semester and offer mulitple 30 minute in-erson sessions. First-year students can learn how to view their assigned academic advisor here.

CHANGE Your Course

Exploratory Advising/Major Change

If you are interested in exploring your major options and/or changing majors between colleges/schools, an Exploratory/Major Change Advisor can help you. With an Exploratory/Major Change Advisor you will 1) explore new major options; 2) evaluate your course credit for your new major; 3) build a course schedule for your new major; and 4) prepare for your departmental advisement in your new major. *Note, if you are changing majors within your current college/school, contact your current academic advisor.

GET on Course

Academic Coaching

Academic Coaches meet one-on-one with undergraduate students to create an academic plan, set goals, and share resources to help you achieve your goals within and beyond the classroom environment. Each Coaching session is tailored to your needs and focuses on 1) general academic advising; 2) academic planning/success strategies; 3) strengths identification; 4) engagement planning/campus involvement; and 5) navigating campus resources. Academic Coaches also work with students who are returning from academic suspension and students who are at risk of University probation or suspension.

Prepare for Advisement

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