First Year Students

First year students entering the University of Iowa are assigned an advisor from the Academic Advising Center (AAC). AAC advisors are able to provide a broad perspective on many courses and majors. Students who declare Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as a major are advised by Biochemistry and Molecular Biology faculty after they have earned 30 s.h. (usually in the spring of their first year).  The advisor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology will advise on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology coursework and make the final decisions about what coursework will be accepted for completion of the major.

Students who have declared a pre-professional emphasis (e.g., pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy), will also have a pre-professional advisor in the AAC. 

Expectations

Each semester, students are expected to meet with their advisors to discuss courses for the upcoming semester. If Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is your primary major, your advisor will also authorize you to register for classes. If you are a double-major, you may obtain authorization to register from another advisor, but you are encouraged to have a semi-annual meeting with your Biochemistry and Molecular Biology advisor. 

Finding Your Advisor

To determine who your advisor is, please log into MyUI and select "student records" and "program of study and advisor."  To set up an advising appointment, contact the Undergraduate Coordinator (email: judy-means@uiowa.edu), and make sure to include the word “advising” in the subject line of your email. Please note that students are expected to use their University of Iowa email to request appointments.