Advising FAQs

When will I be assigned a faculty advisor?
How soon should I meet with my advisor?
What types of questions should I ask my advisor?
How can I switch my advisor?
Who are the Faculty Advisors?

When will I be assigned a faculty advisor?
Processing of applications takes approximately three to four weeks. Faculty Advisors are assigned when students are admitted, based on the academic track the student plans to pursue. Your acceptance letter from the IAKM Program contains the name of your faculty advisor.

How soon should I meet with my advisor?
Students are recommended to schedule a meeting with the Program Director, Faculty Advisor, or the Academic Program Coordinator prior to taking classes. If this is not possible, then such a meeting should occur within the first six credits of courses taken.

What types of questions should I ask my advisor?
Important matters to discuss with advisors include selecting a concentration, selecting courses, choosing between a thesis and a master's project, finding a corporation to sponsor a master's project, approval for course substitution, taking course prerequisites, etc.

How can I switch my advisor?
If you have decided to change concentrations or have another reason to change advisors, you should complete the Change of Advisor Form and forward it to the IAKM Office.

Who are the Faculty Advisors?

Dr. Thomas J. Froehlich: Information Architecture, Information Use, Multiple Degree Students

Dr. David B. Robins: Information Architecture, Information Use

Professor Karl V. Fast Information Architecture, Information Use