Supplemental Advising

Supplemental advising refers to advising that a student receives from a department or program other than the department of the student’s declared major(s). Examples of supplemental advising include:

  • Scholars Program Advising (e.g., Meyerhoff Scholars, Honors College)
  • Pre-Professional Advising
    • The PreMedical and PreDental Advising Office has information for students planning to apply to Medical, Dental, Veterinary, Optometry, and Podiatry programs.
    • The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising has information for students planning to apply to Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Medical & Research Technology, and other allied health programs.
    • Students planning to apply to Law School, or who wish to pursue employment in law-related areas, will want to work with the Pre-Law Advising Office, which coordinates the Pre-Law program. Molly Timko (mtimko@umbc.edu) currently serves as UMBC’s Pre-Law Advisor.
  • Athletics Advising
  • International Student Advising
  • Double Major/Minor/Certificate Advising

While the department of a student’s declared major is the primary point of contact for registration clearance each semester, supplemental advising is equally important. Aim to meet with your supplemental advisor on a regular basis.