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Advisement

The economics academic advisor is a part of the Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers (LAAC) center. In the LAAC, economics students can meet with academic advisors, undergraduate specialists and graduation specialists, depending on their questions and needs.

What does an academic advisor do?
Academic Advisors support students during their time at BYU and in preparing for life after graduation. Advisors answer program-specific questions, connect students to campus resources, and help students supplement their education with meaningful experiences.

What does an undergraduate specialist do?
Undergraduate specialists help students with course planning, program/course processes, and general academic questions.

What does a graduation specialist do?
Graduation specialists ensure that students in their final semesters are on track to graduate by verifying that the student will meet the necessary requirements and deadlines. Students should meet with a graduation specialist after they register for their last semester.

Undergraduate Academic Advisors can help you with:
  • Major/minor exploration
  • Double major petitions
  • Graduate school preparation
  • Career readiness and exploration
  • Academic Improvement Plans (AIP)
  • And more!
Undergraduate Specialists can help you with:
  • Course planning
  • Major/minor declarations (under 90 credits)
  • Major, minor, and transfer substitutions
  • High credit flags and holds
  • Registration Issues
  • Graduation plans
  • GE questions
  • Petition Information
Graduation Specialists can help you with:
  • Graduation applications
  • Changes to graduation dates
  • Graduation clearance
  • Letter requests

How do I make an appointment?

  • To schedule an appointment with an advisor, call 801-422-3541 or visit 1041 JFSB.
  • Undergraduate specialists and graduation specialists take walk-in appointments during office hours, 8am-5pm weekdays, 1041 JFSB.​

Helpful Links

Liberal Arts Advisement & Careers Website
Liberal Arts Graduation Information
How can I become career-ready?
What are competencies and how do they help me secure post-graduation opportunities?
Advisement FAQs

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Advisor:
Megan Hancock
1041 JFSB
801-422-3541