Advising

How to Schedule an Advising Appointment through MyBU:

1. Go to your MyBU Student Dashboard.
2. In the red column on the left side of your screen, select Advising > Appointments. 
3. Click the ‘New Appointment’ button.
4. Select NEUROSCIENCE from the ‘Department’ drop-down menu.
5. Select your Meeting Type (i.e., what you’d like to talk about in the meeting), your Advisor, and the Meeting Mode (virtual or in-person).
6. Write a brief summary of what you’d like to discuss. The more specific you are, the better we can prepare for your appointment!
7. Use the calendar to select a day/time that works for you. Advisors may schedule up to two weeks in advance, so if you cannot find any appointments, please check back in the next few days.
8. Once you’ve selected an appointment time and mode, click ‘Schedule.’

• Major Requirements and Academic Progress: 30-minute appointment to discuss questions about requirements for the major and overall progress towards your degree
• Long-Term Planning: 30-minute appointment to discuss and/or review your course plans for future semesters
• Registration Advising (Sophomore/Junior/Senior): 15-minute appointment for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors to discuss course selection for next semester (should be scheduled with your assigned advisor)
• First-Year Registration Advising: 30-minute appointment for first-year students to discuss course selection for next semester 
• Other: 30-minute appointment – Please be sure to write a brief summary of what you are hoping to discuss so that your advisor can prepare for the appointment.

1. On the Appointments page list view, or in the Appointment Details page, click the Actions button.
2. Click ‘Cancel.’
3. The cancel window will display. Enter a message explaining the cancellation reason.
4. Click the ‘Confirm’ button.

Please Note: 

*If you arrive late for your appointment by 10-15 minutes or more (for 30-minute appointments) you will be considered a no show, and it will be necessary for you to reschedule your appointment.

*If you arrive late for your appointment by 5 minutes or more (for 15-minute appointments) you will be considered a no show and it will be necessary for you to reschedule your appointment.