Build a Connected Pathway from Enrollment to Completion
Craft an experience rooted in care and connection.
As student expectations for personalized support continue to grow, advising teams are being asked to do more than ever before. Teams are helping students navigate campus resources, stay on track toward graduation, and make informed long term decisions, all while managing fragmented, complex resources.
Pathways by Advisor AI helps teams move from a one time interaction model to a proactive, connected model. Students can explore academic pathways, understand degree requirements, discover resources, and return to guidance whenever questions arise. At the same time, advisors gain greater visibility into student interests, progress, and decision-making, helping demonstrate measurable gains in persistence and completion.
This was a wonderful program to use with my two College Freshmen classes in guiding them with a tool for early course selections and choice of major. It was 'user friendly' in its initial set up and students were able to be guided into course selection, areas of concentration and potential majors; and were given the opportunity at the end to discuss live with an advisor.
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There are so many great features of Advisor AI. Students can get answers instantly from the interactive advising assistant, saving time for them and the advisors. It's intuitive, fun, and easy to use for students and requires little training for advisors.
Advisor AI has significantly transformed the experience for both advisors and students. Its intuitive design and comprehensive features facilitate effortless tracking of student progress, leading to more efficient and meaningful interactions. This, in turn, enhances the advisor-student relationship.
In an era of rapidly evolving education and AI led role transformation, Advisor AI's Pathways platform simplifies the complex advising work and allows for a re-purposing of staff time to focus more on proven research behaviors like mentoring and goal-setting activities.
What has excited me most about Artificial Intelligence is the promise and possibility that it has to free up time for advisors to focus their time and attention on building relationships rather than completing low impact tasks.
Before Advisor AI, I found it tough to keep track of my coursework. I wasn’t always comfortable asking for help in person, but Advisor AI gave me the flexibility to explore my options independently and get real-time recommendations that fit my goals.
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Undeclared Advising
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Program Advising
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Proactive Advising
Undeclared Advising
Challenge
Many students know what subjects, activities, or experiences interest them but are unsure which major, program, or pathway best aligns with their interests and long-term goals. This uncertainty can make decision-making more difficult and lead to students feeling overwhelmed.
How Advisor AI Helps
Help students easily explore institutional programs, connect academic options to potential career opportunities, and better understand the choices available to them. Students arrive at advising conversations with greater clarity about their interests and questions, while advisors gain a more informed starting point for meaningful discussions.
Getting Started
This resource can be embedded within undeclared student initiatives, first-year advising programs, transfer student onboarding, and change-of-major support services. Teams can begin with a specific student population and expand to additional advising initiatives as engagement data is captured.
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Program Advising
Challenge
Once students select a major or enter an academic department, they often need help understanding program requirements, milestones, opportunities, resources, and key decisions along the way. Important information can be spread across multiple systems and sources, making it harder for students to know what steps to take next.
How Advisor AI Helps
Bring department-specific information, course guidance, resources, opportunities, milestones, and approved next steps into one connected experience. Students can prepare for advising conversations, access guidance between meetings, and revisit resources as they progress through their program.
Getting Started
This resource can be embedded within a college, school, department, or selected degree program. Teams can begin with a specific academic area, align content and guidance with department goals, and expand to additional programs as students and advisors benefit from a more consistent experience.
Proactive Advising
Challenge
Students may miss important milestones, pause after completing one semester, or struggle to identify the right support at the right time. Without timely guidance, small moments of uncertainty can become barriers to persistence and graduation.
How Advisor AI Helps
Help students stay connected to their goals by highlighting upcoming steps, providing approved guidance, connecting them with relevant campus resources, and supporting progress between advising appointments. Students receive timely support that helps them make informed decisions and continue moving forward.
Getting Started
This resource can be embedded within first-year cohorts, gateway course populations, selected academic programs, and student persistence initiatives. Teams can begin with a specific student group, identify key milestones and interventions, and strengthen support over time.
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