L&S Academic Advising 101: Find Support
Start Your L&S Story on a Strong Note
What Is Our Canvas Course All About?
There is a lot to learn during your first semester at UW-Madison. L&S Academic Advising 101 is designed with specific Student Learning Outcomes in mind to help you successfully navigate your first semester on campus.
All new students who advise with L&S AAS enroll in the course at SOAR and continue their learning during through their first semester on campus via four Modules.
No grades, no requirements, no pressure – just a resource built specifically to help you settle into campus. Think of this Canvas course as your personal advising toolkit.
What Will You Learn?
At SOAR:
Module 1
Here’s what you will learn:
• How to double-check your schedule to make sure it’s good to go
• How to contact your academic advisor
• How to adjust your schedule after SOAR
Before your first semester:
Module 2
Here’s what you will learn:
• How to complete those first-week “to-dos”
• How advising works at UW
• How to access DARS
• How to attend your L&S Academic Orientation
start of your first semester:
Module 3
Here’s what you will learn:
• How to get the campus support you need
• How to master DARS
• How to prep for the next round of enrollment
• How to use Course Search & Enroll like a pro
after your first semester:
Module 4
Here’s what you will learn:
• How to purposefully reflect on your first semester
• How to customize your liberal arts education
• How to proactively plan for your future at UW
At a Glance
2,800+
L&S students complete modules every semester.
10 Minutes
is the average amount of time required to complete a module.
100%
of students who complete Advising 101 are better prepared for academic success.