Advising Resources for Advisors
Advisors and Associate Advisors are crucial members of a student’s advising network. Below are advising resources specifically designed to support advisors and Associate Advisors in their roles.
Information for Advisors
General Institute Requirements
Details on each of the GIRs including information and advice on appropriate subject options based on your advisees’ experience and incoming credit.
Advising Calendars and Meetings
Important dates and deadlines relevant to your work with advisees.
Special Grading and Credit Limits for First-Year Students
First-year students are graded differently and are subject to credit limits—complete details are provided here.
Academic Tools and Resources
Details on tools and resources available to aid you and your advisees.
First Year Advisor Training modules (on MITx)
Undergraduate Advisor Training on Canvas
Online Advising Folder
Includes information, credit, and test results for your first year advisees
Academic Wellbeing Practices
Ideas and practices used by MIT instructors to promote wellbeing and engagement for students
Wellbeing Training Menu
Aggregated list of training sessions available to you on topics related to student wellbeing and support resources at MIT
Information for Associate Advisors
Advising Calendar & AA Action
Important dates and deadlines.
Working with First-Years
The pages in this section focus on important aspects of advising and resources to help you support your advisees.
Becoming an Associate
Descriptions of the advising positions available, with links to additional details.
Rewards and Recognition
We reward and recognize your contributions by giving you the opportunity to earn AA Points.
Orientation and Training
We provide you with training opportunities to improve and practice your advising skills.