Undergraduate First Year & Exploratory Advising Office

Important: 

The First Year Advising Office is offering the following schedule for in-person or virtual drop in appointments for the opening of the Spring 2025 semester.  If you would like to request a 30 minute appointment at a time different from these drop in hours, please contact your Advisor through Starfish. In-person appointments occur in Berkman Hall (BH) 110.  Call 216.687.9376 with questions! 

Virtual Drop-in Advising Via Zoom.

• Friday, January 3: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
• Monday, January 6: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuesday, January 7: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Wednesday, January 8: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Thursday, January 9: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Friday, January 10: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Monday, January 13: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (first day of classes)
• Tuesday, January 14: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, January 15: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Thursday, January 16: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday, January 17: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (last day to meet with an advisor to add courses)
• Friday, January 24: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm (last day to drop with a full refund)

OUR MISSION

Our Advisors guide incoming students during their transition to Cleveland State University and through their first year. By providing individualized support, First Year and Exploratory Advisors help students build a foundation for academic success and professional development leading towards graduation and future career goals.

Our Advisors advance the mission by:

• Building connections - developing relationships with students, establishing trust, and connecting them to the campus community and resources
• Engaging students in learning - exploring majors, fostering personal development and growth, clarifying goals, developing an academic plan, and cultivating accountability
• Empowering a growth mindset - promoting self-efficacy and a personal belief in their abilities
• Fostering dignity and respect - honoring and supporting students' diverse needs, values, and experiences
• Promoting advocacy - teaching students tools to self-advocate and helping them navigate barriers