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.
- 70 Bascom advisors are usually available only during the academic year, September-May
- Call 262-5858
- Let the receptionist know the name of your assigned advisor or ask to be assigned one
- Remember that November and April are VERY busy advising times in 70 Bascom, so you should call 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, call 262-1849 to cancel or re-schedule
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.