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Academic Advising

Academic Advising COVID-19 Updates

Academic advising is an interactive process that goes beyond scheduling classes and preparing degree plans.  Advisors partner with students to set and achieve academic goals, acquire relevant information and resources, and make intentional decisions consistent with the student’s interests, goals, strengths, and degree requirements. 

Office Hours

Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Located in: Melrose Hall 010
(503) 883-2250
advising@linfield.edu

Or see Advising Team information.

Important Upcoming Dates

For Portland, OCE, and additional dates, please see the Academic Calendars.

Note, the Registration Schedule is subject to change as necessary. For more information, visit the Registrar's webpage. 

Academic Advising Values, Vision, and Mission

DRIVE-ing Values

  • Diversity – Fostering an inclusive and safe environment that honors multiple perspectives, ideas, and cultures.

  • Relationships – Building caring, collaborative connections with students, faculty, and staff.

  • Intentionality – Adopting a purposeful strategy to ensure that advising learning outcomes are achieved.

  • Vision – Taking a holistic and innovative approach to academic advising.

  • Ethics – Authentic interactions in an environment of mutual respect.

Vision Statement

Linfield’s Academic Advising office will be a leader among small colleges in facilitating innovative, assessment-driven advising practices so that all students will engage in intentional, individualized advising to achieve success.

Mission Statement

Within the advising partnership, Linfield students will know that they matter and will be empowered to integrate their academic and life experiences in an intentional education plan to maximize their time at Linfield and achieve success.