First Year Advising Center
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4454
(location map)
(248) 370-3227
FYAC@oakland.edu
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Orientation & New Student Programs
North Foundation Hall, Room 101
318 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester, MI 48309-4454
(248) 370-GOLD
gold@oakland.edu
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Academic Advising
Your academic adviser is your "go to" support system as you navigate your first year of college. Advisers guide and make recommendations to help you to find success. You are required to meet with your adviser at least once a semester.
How do I find my Adviser?
- You can identify your assigned academic adviser on your MySAIL account. In the "My Details" box at the top of the page, you will see a blue ADVISER link right under your class standing.
Click the button below for instructions on how to set up your required appointment with your adviser.
Need additional help scheduling? Call the First Year Advising Center at 248-370-3227 or email us at fyac@oakland.edu.
Drop-in hours for the beginning of the fall semester have concluded. Please make an appointment to meet with your adviser.
What is group advising?
During a group advising session, you will:
- Learn more about your major, degree requirements and tips for a successful year
- Connect with other students in the same or similar major, while also completing your required appointment
- Be able to schedule a follow-up appointment with your adviser after the group advising session if needed
Group advising is available for the following majors/areas of study:
- Business
- Engineering and Computer Science
- Pre-Med/Health
- Pre-Law
- Nursing
Click the button below for instructions on how to sign up for group advising and see the available dates and times.
Important links:
- "Your First Year" eSpace
- First Year Advising Center Instagram
How do I find my Adviser?
- You can identify your assigned academic adviser on your MySAIL account. In the "My Details" box at the top of the page, you will see a blue ADVISER link right under your class standing.