Department Advising
In order to request a dedicated Faculty Advisor in the English Department, please complete the Faculty Advisor Request Form. Once you submit this form, you will be matched with a personal advisor and notified via email.
Should I request a Faculty Advisor?
A Faculty Advisor can advise you on course selections in the English Department, support your progress through the English and Creative Writing majors and minors, and offer mentorship on your post-graduate plans. If you aren't sure whether you would benefit from a Faculty Advisor, please email the corresponding department advising email account (eng-advising@pdx.edu or cw-advising@pdx.edu), and we will be happy to discuss it with you further!
Should I contact the Undergraduate Studies Advisor?
For technical questions about your degree progress or understanding your DARS form, your pathway advisor should be your first point of contact. Pathway advisors will help you with all parts of your degree plan, including your major, and will be able to resolve most questions. If you have unanswered questions after discussing them with your pathway advisor, your advisor will reach out to the undergraduate studies advisor, providing your current DARS and details about the question/request. You may reach out to the undergraduate studies advisor to provide additional context (syllabi, etc.) or clarification: