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SBS students build their university experience through Pathways: in the Academic Pathways they choose majors and courses, and may earn certificates or minors; in the Co-Curricular Pathway they actively pursue their interests and leadership opportunities; and in the Professional Pathway they engage in professional and career development, including internship, work, research, and community service experiences. Through a portfolio approach, they reflect on and communicate about how the Pathways build their unique integrated whole.

To support their development, all students in the college are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic adviser at least once every semester. Academic advisers are available to assist students with questions or concerns that they have as they progress through their academic careers. This includes advice on course selection; departmental, college and university requirements; career and professional development; assistance with academic problems; and referral information about other services.

Each program in the college has a chief undergraduate adviser who facilitates advising to students concerning the major. Advising regarding college requirements, general academic advising, and information concerning other academic matters (e.g., repeat options, repeat course substitutions, late course adds, late course drops, academic discipline) and programs within the college are handled through the Social and Behavioral Sciences Advising Resource Center, in 128 Thompson Hall.

For further information on advising services are available on the college's website at www.umass.edu/sbs.