Student Resources
Advising
All HDFS students work with a professional academic advisor until they complete 60 credits or are accepted to a professional program in their major. At that time, they transition to a faculty advisor, who serves as their main point of contact with the department. Students can connect with their either their professional or faculty academic advisor through Bison Advise.
Elementary Education and Social Work Dual Degree Advising
HDFS and Elementary Education dual degree students
Amolia Schumacher serves as the primary HDFS advisor all four years. Valley City State University faculty serve as secondary advisors starting students’ sophomore year.
HDFS and Social Work dual degree students
Amolia Schumacher serves as the primary advisor until a student completes 60 credit hours. After a student completes 60 credit hours, they are assigned a HDFS Faculty Advisor. Minot State University faculty serve as secondary advisors starting students’ sophomore year.
Junior/Senior Academic Advisors
HDFS Faculty advise students in their junior and senior years when they have 60 or more credits. Their goal is to help students prepare for graduation and a career after college. You can find out who your faculty advisor is through Navigate. Visit the HDFS Faculty Page or Navigate for faculty contact information.
Scheduling an Appointment with a faculty advisor can be done in a variety of ways. As advising week approaches, most faculty will email information about how to sign up for an appointment. To make an appointment during other times, email your advisor or use Navigate to schedule an appointment.
To Prepare for an Appointment with your faculty advisor, bring a list of any questions you may have plus notes, curriculum guides, or plans of study from prior meetings. If you would like to discuss classes, bring a tentative plan of the courses you would like to take. You can log in to Campus Connection and select Academic Requirements to view the courses you have taken.
