New Student Advising

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Welcome to 51±¾É« Dominion University!

Are you a new Monarch preparing to start classes at our Norfolk campus in Fall 2025? If so, you are in the right place!

Our academic advisors are here to help you select courses that align with your educational goals and keep you on track toward graduation! You should plan to meet with an advisor before attendingÌýDiscover Your Pride: Monarch OrientationÌý(if you haven’t registered for Discover Your Pride, please do so now).Ìý
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  • To attend an upcoming advising event, please select your college from the available options.
  • For advising-related questions, contact your college’s Advising Center through the corresponding link.
Classrooms & Labs

College of Arts and Letters

Students planning to major within the College of Arts and Letters should select their student type to sign up for an advising event.

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Strome College of Business

Students planning to major in the Strome College of Business should sign up for an advising event.

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Darden College of Education and Professional Studies

Students planning to major in the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies should sign up for an advising event.

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Batten College of Engineering and Technology

Students planning to major in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology should first plan to complete their requiredÌýMath Placement TestingÌýbefore attending academic advising. It is important to do this as soon as possible. Once your placement testing is complete, complete the sign-up form to register for an advising event.

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GRADUATE

Exploratory Advising

If you did not indicate a major of interest on your application, and you have not yet decided on a major, sign up for an exploratory advising event.

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Interdisciplinary Schools

Students planning to major in the School of Cybersecurity, the School of Data Science, or the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime OperationsÌýshould complete the sign-up form to register for an advising event.

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College of Sciences

Students planning to major within the College of Sciences should select their student type to sign up for an advising event.

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Virginia Health Sciences

If you are planning to major within the Ellmer College of Health Sciences, Ellmer School of Nursing, or Joint School of Public Health, select your student type to sign up for an advising event.

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Individual Advising

If you have additional questions after an advising event or feel you would benefit from additional advising support, an individual appointment may be right for you!