Getting Advising in 70 Bascom

70 Bascom advises students who:

  • Are decided about a particular liberal arts degree in the College of Letters & Sciences
  • Have not yet declared an actual major
  • Need to discuss the requirements of an L&S major before declaring
  • Require pre-law, pre-med, or pre-health professions advice

If these do not describe you, check out other student advising services

Ways of Getting Advising
  • Appointments at 70 Bascom Hall
  • Orientation meetings for new freshmen
  • Email with your advisor (particularly for quick questions)
  • Workshops for pre-law and pre-health professions students
  • Peer Advising - Peers advisors are available in 70 Bascom. See the "Events" link at the top left of this page for more information.

Making an appointment with your Undergraduate Academic Services academic advisor
  • 70 Bascom advisors are usually available only during the academic year, September-May
  • To make or cancel an appointment, please refer to http://uas.ls.wisc.edu/academic_advising/scheduleappointment.html
  • Remember that November and April are VERY busy advising times in 70 Bascom, so you should schedule your appointment via your Student Center at least two weeks in advance at those times
  • You do NOT need to wait until the Timetable comes out to schedule an appointment
  • Remember to keep your appointment! It is especially difficult to re-schedule appointments during peak (registration) periods. If you will not be able to make your appointment, please remember to cancel your appointment. Information on canceling your appointment can be found at http://uas.ls.wisc.edu/academic_advising/scheduleappointment.html
Preparing for an Appointment

Review the BA/BS requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

If you have questions about particular majors, look over the major requirements in the Undergraduate Catalog.

Examine your latest DARS (degree audit) report. You can print a copy through MY UW.

If you are considering preparing for any health profession, read the Pre-Medicine at Wisconsin guide which contains information pertinent not only to M.D. and D.O. preparation, but also many other health professions programs.

If you are considering law school, review the information available in the Pre-Law section of this website.