The UAC supports upper-level student departmental/faculty advisors in a variety of ways.
Departmental Advisor Handbook
The Departmental Advisor Resource Guide provides essential resources on advising requirements, tips for students to maximize their MIT experience, and best practices for strengthening the advising relationship.
Handbook PDF
Departmental Advisor Events
Engagements designed to equip departmental advisors with the tools to support their students.
UAC Departmental Liaison Initiative
Beginning fall 2025, the UAC is piloting a new “UAC liaison” initiative designed to support and strengthen collaboration between academic departments and the UAC.
Other Advisor Resources
Resources for departmental/faculty advisors: campus resources, advising syllabus, best practices, and more.
First-year advisors visit firstyear.mit.edu.
Upper-level Student Advisor Resources