Honors College Advising Center
If you’re looking to track your progress toward graduation requirements within the Honors College, get career advice, or help working through personal issues, we are here to help you. From your first year until your last, we make it easy to connect with an Honors adviser. Even the Dean and Assistant Director make themselves available for advising assistance.
There are a number of Honors-specific enrollment/advising videos on the Honors Advising playlist on the Gateway YouTube Channel. You can access these brief, informative videos HERE.
Open advising times
Wes Patterson Accordion Closed
Through August 31, Wes will only be available via drop-in advising at the following times:
Mondays and Tuesdays- 9am to 11am, 2pm to 4pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays- 2pm to 4pm
Fridays- 9am to 11am
Wes’ drop in hours will be in person.
Beginning Sept 1, Wes will have both appointment availability and drop-in hours.
If you are a current or returning student, please email Wesley.Patterson@nau.edu if you have any questions or concerns, and Wes will work on setting up an appointment with you on a case-by-case basis.
Appointment Hours from 9/1 through the Fall term: First Year Honors students, please consult the NAU appointment scheduler at https://appointments.nau.edu to find a time that works for you. Please be sure to select “Honors Student Advising” or you will not see our availability. PLEASE NOTE that all of Wes’ appointments will be held in person for the Fall term.
Drop-in hours from 9/1 through the Fall term are as follows:
Mondays from 9-11am, Wednesdays 2p-4p, and Fridays from 9a-11a.
Chelsea McKeirnan, Honors Capstone Coordinator Accordion Closed
As of May 5, 2020, Chelsea’s responsibilities have shifted to coordinate the Honors Capstone. Please direct Honors advising questions to Wes or to Honors.Advising@nau.edu.
However, during peak advising demand times such as the start of each term, you can meet with Chelsea to discuss general advising questions from Upper Division Honors students as well as Honors Capstone-related questions, questions about your own Honors Capstone proposal, changes to a proposal, and more.
Chelsea has Walk-in
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Robby Hutchison Accordion Closed
As of July 1, 2021, Robby is not advising Honors students. Please contact the Gateway Student Success Center for his availability.
Contact an adviser
Contact us with any questions, or to schedule an appointment.
Advising considerations
First-year Honors students Accordion Closed
- must meet with an Honors adviser prior to enrollment for both terms during your first year at NAU
Visit the list of progression plans to see if your major has a specific Honors plan. Advising just got a whole lot easier!
Returning Honors students Accordion Closed
- should see us during “open advising” times to speak with an Honors adviser about progress in the curriculum
- remember to clear any holds on your LOUIE account—advisement, financial, and/or measles vaccination holds—before you enroll
- students having earned 60 units should consult with an adviser about upcoming degree completion
Visit the list of progression plans to see if your major has a specific Honors plan. Advising just got a whole lot easier!
Students on Honors probation Accordion Closed
- are recommended to meet with an Honors adviser during “open advising” times.
Graduating Honors students Accordion Closed
- must apply online for graduation
- Honors requirements must be fulfilled by the term of graduation
- Honors staff reviews for curriculum completion
- Honors staff adds “Honors” plan to student’s record. This Honors plan will fulfill your “Declare Honors” requirement on your Advising Report. These are added the beginning of every month.