Students are assigned an advisor during the admissions process. Academic advisors are here to guide you through your time at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. They work with students to ensure they are meeting academic requirements, assist with registration questions, and provide general support to all their advisees.  

BU Wheelock has a dual advising model for all undergraduate students. Students will have a professional advisor from Student Services and a faculty mentor which will assist students through their transition into BU Wheelock in learning about resources and prepare to build their academic pursuits within the college’s offering.

Reasons to Seek Out an Advisor

Academic advisors can help students in a number of ways, which include (but not limited to): 

  • Assistance with course planning 
  • On-boarding and getting to know your program better
  • Serving as a mentor during your course of study 
  • Discussing course requirements, internships, and other expectations your program may have 
  • Discussing career goals for after graduation
  • General source of knowledge 

Finding Your Advisor 

If you need to look up your advisor’s contact information, you can do so in the MyBU Student Portal. 

For additional information on navigating the MyBU Student Portal, you can visit Students: Advisor Information Lookup. 

The advisor / advisee relationship is a two-way street, and while there are points of time throughout the year your advisor may reach out to you, it is good practice to be proactive and reach out to your advisor. 

Advising Resources

In order to prepare for your advisor meetings, it is recommended to take a look at the following resources: 

Programs » Academics | Boston University : Information on BU Wheelock Programs & Degrees, which includes course listings and course requirements. 

Policies » Academics | Boston University : Information on BU Wheelock Academic Policies, which includes withdrawals, leave of absences, reinstatements, and more. 

University Policies » Academics : University-wide policies covering everything from registration, full-time enrollment, academic conduct, and more.