HELP! I have to see you today!

It never fails--when registration is less than a week away, many students decide that it is now time to meet with an advisor.  Since most of you are Math Gods, let me frame the problem for you:
 

There is one primary academic advisor for more than 900 undergraduate students in ChBE.  

The aforementioned advisor works 40 hours per week.

The average appointment takes 20-30 minutes.

How many students can your advisor meet with during a week?

Hopefully, this illustration will help you understand why my calendar is now booked almost two weeks out....and why scheduling your advising meetings EARLY is recommended--(and why not showing up or missing an appointment is never a good idea...)

I do want to help you, so if you need assistance, you have a couple options: 

WALK IN HOURS 

For quick advising or scheduling questions, but remember, first come, first served, so you may have to wait your turn:  

·         Friday, November 2:  9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

·         Friday, November 9: 9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon and 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Friday, November 16:  9:30 a.m.-12:00 noon  

EMAIL ADVISING

If you are pretty confident about your academic plans but just want some feedback you can ask for input via email.  Please keep in mind that I am responding to your messages in between appointments and walk ins, so during peak advising times, it may take a couple days to respond....advising isn't instant messaging!  

APPOINTMENTS

Contrary to popular belief if you need to speak with an advisor, it is always best to schedule an appointment.  For most issues, a two-week wait to get an appointment will not be life-altering, and the time you spend with your advisor will be more productive and helpful.  Consider your situation and check my appointment calendar. Appointments are scheduled Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-noon and 2:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.  Most appointment times are 30 minutes; however, during registration some afternoons will have 15 minute advising slots for quick questions.