Key questions to ask your student as they prepare for their journey at Mizzou ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½
ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½, Advising, Career Services, Study Abroad
How confident are you in your current major choice?
You should talk to your about your goals and interests.
Are there any other majors that have caught your interest?
You can explore other .
What topics or concerns would you like to dive into with your academic advisor?
Advisors are here to support you on your Mizzou journey and can discuss things such as degree planning, extra and co-curricular activities, career exploration and planning, and so much more
Do you know the steps to book an advising appointment?
Visit online to schedule an appointment.
Are you familiar with the process of applying for internships?
ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Career Services has staff excited to help you with your internship and career preparation and search process.
Have you explored your study abroad options within the ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ program?
There are multiple faculty-led study abroad programs through the College of ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½, as well as programs through other institutions that MU ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ students can explore. The Study Abroad Office site has some and students can look up .
Do you know which minors would pair well with your major?
There are many to explore. You should ask your advisor about any that interest you, as well as ask whether there are particular ones that are commonly paired with your major.
Mizzou Resources and Opportunities
Do you know how to access your class materials and order your textbooks?
The Mizzou Store has all .
Are you familiar with your Student ID and PawPrint?
You can use MizzouOne to look up your and MizzouOne to access your .
Your PawPrint is the same as the first part of your MU email address (the letters and/or numbers before the @).
Are you prepared for the course load and homework expectations?
The Learning Center offers many different types of support, including to teach studentship skills, including notetaking, studying, time-management, test-taking, and more. are trained to help students who have symptoms of ADHD, autism and other executive functioning disorders overcome obstacles they may face regarding their academic success. No medical disagnosis is required to schedule appointments with a Level II coach.
The Learning Center also has for group drop-in tutoring sessions as well as for individualized scheduled support.
Have you thought about joining any extracurricular activities?
is a great site to explore to see events happening on campus and search for student organizations and other involvement opportunities.
Do you feel confident managing your time between Greek Life/student organizations and academics?
The academic coaches and Level II academic coaches can help with time management skills.
How would you rate your time management skills?
The academic coaches and Level II academic coaches can help with time management skills.
Have you considered connecting with the Learning Center?
The has so many valuable resources!
Do you know where to find notetaking resources, study methods, and tutoring?
The has so many valuable resources!
Do you know how to set up accommodations with the Disability Center?
is here to serve as a leader in regard to helping Mizzou support the needs of disabled students. with the Disability Center and their accommodations application process.
Have you thought about connecting with the Transfer Center if coming to Mizzou as a transfer student?
provides advising and social support for transfer students at Mizzou.
Which student clubs or organizations are you interested in joining?
is a great site to explore to see events happening on campus and search for student organizations and other involvement opportunities.
Are you planning to work while attending school?
If you’re looking for support related to time management (balancing work and school), the are a great resource.
If you’re wondering how to find a job, is a free employment site that connects student and alumni job seekers with employers looking to recruit interns, part-time, and full-time hires.
Interested in research opportunities? is a great tool for finding faculty open to students joining their lab. Note, some positions are paid and others are not.
Do you know how to find job opportunities on or off campus?
is a free employment site that connects student and alumni job seekers with employers looking to recruit interns, part-time, and full-time hires.Interested in research opportunities? is a great tool for finding faculty open to students joining their lab. Note, some positions are paid and others are not.
ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ Career Services can help for some job searches during college as well.
Do you know where to go if you start feeling anxious, stressed, or lonely?
offers a variety of services to support you, including individual therapy, group counseling and clinical skills classes, an emergency and crisis line, and consultation services.
When does the school year start, and what’s the last day you can withdraw from a class?
You can view the on the Registrar’s Office website.
How are you feeling about being away from home?
It’s common to feel homesick or take a while to feel like you have built a support system in a new place. Remember, you aren’t alone! There are so many people at Mizzou here to help, including your academic advisor, and , the , and more.