Academic Advising & Support
Academic advising is a central component of student success and timely graduation. College is an environment for exploration and our faculty-advising model ensures that you will have personalized support for your success and to help you identify new opportunities at McDaniel.
The McDaniel Plan, which is our general education requirements, is a flexible curriculum designed to foster exploration and allow students to pick courses of interest to them. Your advisor can help you think creatively about your path through college and ensure you stay on track to graduation.
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Student Success Coaches For First-Year Students
Special Advising Areas Preparation for Graduate School and Beyond
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Helping You Succeed Pre-Law Advising Law School and LSAT Prep
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Supporting your Path Pre-Health Advising Medical, Dental, and Veterinary School
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Making Sure You're Ready Allied Health Advising Nursing, Physician Assistant, and More
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