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Advising

Academic Advising

Academic advising is required your 1st semester at Boise State. You will need to meet with your advisor before you can register for your second semester.

The general rule of thumb is to see you advisor to plan and track your steps towards graduation. Additionally, you can check in if you are confused, struggling, or uncertain Your advisor can help you explore options and connect to resources.

Note: Undergraduates can choose any member of our team as an academic advisor. You can also change advisors as needed.

Permission Numbers

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Tiffany Watkins portrait

Main Advisor for Physics Department

Tiffany Watkins

Email: tiffanywatkins@boisestate.edu
Office: MP-312E
Phone: (208) 426-372
Book Appointment 

When to Meet with an Advisor and Options for Discussion

Meet with an Advisor During the 1st Week of Class

  • To identify semester goals
  • To identify any academic assistance you may need
  • To identify how present classes are satisfying the Foundational Studies requirement
  • To discuss participation in Finish in 4
  • To discuss clubs, organizations, or other ways to get involved outside the classroom in your major

Meet with an Advisor Prior to Mid-Term Exams

Especially during first semester…

  • To discuss your academic progress to date
  • To identify any academic assistance you may need

Meet with an Advisor After You Receive Your Mid-Term Grades, or Grades on 1st Exams of the Semester

  • To evaluate your satisfaction with the grades you received
  • To identify an additional academic assistance you may need to be successful the remainder of the semester.

Meet with an Advisor to Determine Your Class Schedule for Next Semester

Usually during week 6, 7, or 8 of the semester…

  • To determine your current semester progress
  • To identify courses which apply to major(s) or minor(s)

Meet with an Advisor at the End of the Semester

  • Discuss expectations of the semester (did it go the way you thought it would)
  • Reevaluate your personal and academic goals for the next semester.
  • Continue discussing participation in finish in 4.

Meet with an Advisor Fall Semester

  • To identify potential summer REU or internship opportunities