The Advising Lab is your peak-season spot for quick academic check-ins. We're here to teach you how to use the tools and resources to answer your essential questions so you can finalize your fall academic plans. Then, you can head over to Student Services for registration, financial aid, testing or any other support.
Please note: Students who are assigned to academic advisors in Disability Support Services, Occupational Support Services, or TRIO should seek advising from their Advising Center.
Beginning on July 13, 2026 advisors will offer services in the Advising Lab.
- Use this for: Quick academic check-ins, questions and course planning for next semester
- NOT for: Degree planning, onboarding, financial aid, or help enrolling in your classes
Planning Your Visit: Please note that the Advising Lab is first-come, first-served. To ensure we can assist everyone in line, sign-ins close once we reach daily capacity.
Don't want to wait in line? You can skip the lab entirely and schedule an appointment or email your assigned advisor directly! You can find your advisor’s email address here.
Student Responsibility and Advising Disclaimer
Please Note: The Advising Lab is designed to provide immediate, short-session guidance to help you navigate your options during peak registration. Ultimately, students are responsible for tracking their own degree progress, verifying graduation/transfer requirements and completing their own class registration.
While our advisors make every effort to provide accurate guidance based on the information available, the final responsibility for academic plans and enrollment decisions rests with the student. We strongly encourage you to connect with your assigned advisor during the regular semester for one-on-one advising help.
Video Links
Advising Lab: Choosing courses for your 1st semester
Advising Lab: Choosing courses after your 1st semester
In-Person Advising Lab Schedule
Please sign in at 108/109 RJF Hall for in-person services on the following dates and times.
Date | Day of the Week | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
July 13 | Monday | 1:30–4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
July 14 | Tuesday | 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
July 20 | Monday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
July 23 | Thursday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
July 28 | Tuesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
July 29 | Wednesday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 4 | Tuesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 6 | Thursday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
August 10 | Monday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 11 | Tuesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 13 | Thursday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 19 | Wednesday | 1:30–4:30 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 24 | Monday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 25 | Tuesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 26 | Wednesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Aug 28 | Friday | 9–11:30 a.m. | RJF 108/109 |
Remote Advising Lab Schedule
Once you access the Advising Lab via Canvas you will be provided with instructions on how to proceed and a link for the assessment that you will fill out during virtual advising lab hours. If you complete the assessment in Canvas on a time when the advising lab is not open, the form will not be available to you.
Note: the virtual Advising Lab will not be available online until July 17, 2026.
Date | Day of the Week | Hours | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
July 17 | Friday | 9–11:30 a.m. | Remote / Virtual |
| July 22 | Wednesday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | Remote / Virtual |
July 30 | Thursday | 9–11:30 a.m. | Remote / Virtual |
Aug 3 | Monday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | Remote / Virtual |
Aug 5 | Wednesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | Remote / Virtual |
| Aug 12 | Wednesday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | Remote / Virtual |
Aug 17 | Monday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | Remote / Virtual |
Aug 18 | Tuesday | 9–11:30 a.m. | Remote / Virtual |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | 1:30– 4 p.m. | Remote / Virtual |
Express Advising
Located on the Grand Rapids Campus, we offer express advising on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5-6 p.m.
- This time is for quick questions, not for full advising appointments.
- Each night, when we reach our capacity, we will be unable to assist more students.
- Please check in at the first floor of RJF desk in the Student Services Center.