The interdisciplinary program gives students an opportunity to study with faculty in history, history of art, architecture, archaeology, literature, linguistics, anthropology, sociology, philosophy, religious studies and music.

Medieval and Early Modern Studies Faculty Affiliates

History Advising

History — Appointments with History advisors are scheduled online from the department's webpage: www.lsa.umich.edu/history/undergraduate. Students should see an advisor as soon as they decide on their major or minor.  Appointments with History advisors are scheduled online from the department's webpage: www.lsa.umich.edu/history/undergraduate. Students should see an advisor as soon as they decide on their major or minor.  

MEMS — Students wishing to pursue a minor in Medieval and Early Modern Studies must develop a specific plan for its completion in consultation with the Program’s designated advisor. Appointments are scheduled at the Program Office.

 

The History Department offers a three-tiered advising structure. 

Tier 1: Faculty Advisors from the History Department's Undergraduate Committee 

• declaring a history major - obtaining general advice about the nature, purpose, and utility of a history degree
• recommending a faculty mentor
• approving study abroad and transfer credit
• declaring an academic  minor in History 

To make an appointment, go to http://www.lsa.umich.edu/history/undergraduate/advising.

Tier 2: The Undergraduate Program Coordinator 

• obtaining general advice about the requirements for the major
• checking progress towards the major or minor
• completing the graduation checklist and release 

To make an appointment, go to http://www.lsa.umich.edu/history/undergraduate/advising.

Tier 3: Individual Faculty Mentors 

• obtaining approval for a survey sequence and a major theme
• getting advice about course selection
• obtaining advice about career planning

Students generally meet with a Tier 2 advisor  for help in selecting a mentor, but all subsequent advising will be done by that individual professor.

Faculty who go on leave will designate a substitute, and inform all their mentees of the temporary change.

Students must arrange appointments directly with their mentors, and are expected to do so at least once a term. It is the student's responsibility to take the initiative in setting up these meetings.