When you declare a major in theatre or dance, you will be assigned to an individual faculty advisor who will provide assistance on the following topics:

• Course selection
• Fulfilling the requirements of the major
• General distribution and minor requirements within CAS
• Planning for off-campus studies, internships, summer work, and other opportunities
• Navigating the four-year plan
• Career ideas and opportunities

Program in Theatre and Dance offers the student the same advising experience. If you have not been assigned to a faculty member for advising purposes, please contact the director of the program for a formal assignment. Remember, it is the student’s responsibility to schedule and attend advising meetings.

All advisors hold regular office hours; please check the online list to see when your advisor is available and to find contact information to arrange an appointment.

If your advisor goes on sabbatical or leave, you will be assigned temporarily to another faculty member until your advisor returns. In such cases, the program’s business administrator will email you to let you know who your acting advisor is.

If for whatever reason you would like to change your advisor, please get in touch with the program chair first.

Your academic advisor has expertise in scholarly issues, especially pertaining to theatre and dance. There are many other issues about which you may seek advice and support such as student health, legal matters, writing and learning skills, general career planning, lifestyle/residential issues, academic accommodations, and more. UVM offers a variety of free professional advice regarding these and other issues. The College of Arts and Sciences Student Services can help you to identify the resources to meet your needs: (802) 656-3166.