Students generally ask to change advisors for the following reasons:

• they have met an faculty member or advisor in their major who has interests more closely aligned with their own professional and academic interests;
  
  
• they are changing majors and need an advisor in their new major; or
  
  
• they simply find a different advisor a better match for personal reasons.

Students planing to change advisors in their major should begin by speaking to either the major coordinator in the major, contacting the the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences Student Services Office, or speaking with a potential faculty advisor to see if they advise undergraduates. Stop by the office at 190 Coffey Hall and visit with Student Services staff.  We can help you identify an advisor that suits your interest.

Faculty are always glad when a student is able to find an advisor who serves them best. Take time to get to know the advising faculty in your major and insure that the adviser you are working with can help you meet your goals.

To change your advisor:

1. Go to the the CFANS Student Services Office to pick up a Change of Major/Advisor form, or download the Change of Major/Advisor form by selecting this link. (You will need Acrobat Reader to view and print the form.)
   
   
2. Visit with the coordinator of your major and have him/her sign the form assigning you a new advisor.
   
   
3. Return the signed form to the the CFANS Student Services office so that we can complete the change on your official University of Minnesota student record.