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How To Schedule an Advising Appointment

All academic advisors in the College of Engineering use the Navigate platform for scheduling appointments.

Navigate: https://vt.navigate.eab.com

Step 1: Click the Appointments Icon from the Navigate Homepage

Step 2: Click on the blue box "Schedule an Appointment"

Step  2: Select Appointment Details
Type of Appointment: Undergraduate Advising
Service: Underneath Engineering Advising, select your current engineering major's service
Pick a Date: Choose a day you wish to have an appointment

Step 3: Select Appointment Date
The advisor's name will appear at the top. Select a day and time for your meeting.
NOTE: Your advisor may have options to meet in-person or virtually. Before you select a date you can scroll down to filter appointments by in-person or virtual under How would you like to meet?

Step 4: Provide a Comment
Include a brief comment about what you want to discuss with your advisor. This will help your advisor prepare for your appointment.

Step 5: Click "Schedule Appointment"
This will confirm your appointment and you will receive a confirmation email to your VT account.


Additional Advising Appointment Information

  • If you do not receive a confirmation email, you have not successfully scheduled an advising appointment.
  • Specific details for attending your appointment can be found in the appointment details when scheduling your appointment, the appointment confirmation email you receive after confirming your appointment, and appointment reminder notifications.
  • Be prepared for your meeting with a list of questions, the advising guide for your major (or intended major), and something to take notes with.
  • If you need to cancel your appointment you can cancel in Navigate or email your advisor.