About this template
An academic advising form helps higher education institutions, high schools, and academic advisors streamline student consultations. This template allows students to submit their current academic standing, specific questions or challenges, and preferred appointment times before meeting with their advisor. By gathering this background information ahead of time, advisors can prepare relevant materials, review degree audit progress, and ensure that advising sessions are focused, productive, and tailored to each student's unique graduation goals.
Built for modern educational institutions, this template removes the friction of back-and-forth emails for scheduling and preparation. Advisors can easily review student requests in one organized place, track common academic hurdles, and maintain a clear history of student interactions throughout the semester. Doc2Form makes it simple to deploy this template instantly, enabling schools to transition from messy paperwork or scattered emails to a centralized digital intake process in seconds.
Key features
- Collect student background, major, and ID details instantly
- Allow students to specify topics for discussion ahead of time
- Streamline scheduling and reduce administrative back-and-forth
- Maintain a clear digital record of all advising touchpoints
Use cases
- Pre-registration course planning and degree progress checks
- Mid-semester academic probation or performance reviews
- Career guidance and post-graduation pathway discussions
- General counseling check-ins for student mental health and well-being
What this form collects
- Student Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name.
- Student ID Number (Short answer)Enter your university or school identification number.
- Email Address (Short answer)Enter your official student email address.
- Phone Number (Short answer)Enter a phone number where we can reach you if needed.
- Faculty / College (Dropdown)Select the faculty or college you belong to.
- Department (Short answer)Enter your specific department or major.
- Current Academic Year / Program Level (Multiple choice)Select your current standing in your program.
- Assigned Academic Advisor (Short answer)Enter the name of your primary academic advisor.
- Reason for Advising Appointment (Checkboxes)Select all topics you wish to discuss during this meeting.
- Details or Specific Questions (Paragraph)Provide a brief summary of what you would like to cover or any specific questions you have for your advisor.
- Preferred Appointment Date (Date)Select your preferred date for the advising session.
- Student Acknowledgment (Short answer)By typing your full name below, you confirm that the information provided is accurate and that you are prepared for your advising session.
FAQ
How do I share this academic advising form with my students?
Once your template is generated as a Google Form, simply copy the shareable link and distribute it via email, embed it on your department's learning management system, or post it on your faculty webpage.
Can I customize the questions to fit my specific department?
Yes! Since the form lives directly in your Google Drive, you can fully edit, add, or remove any fields to match your school's specific programs, faculties, or advising procedures.
Where does the student data go when they submit the form?
All responses are automatically organized into a linked Google Sheets spreadsheet, giving you a centralized database to track student inquiries, meeting requests, and notes.
Is this template mobile-friendly for students?
Absolutely. Google Forms are fully responsive, meaning students can easily fill out and submit their advising requests from their smartphones, tablets, or laptops.
Get this form in your Google Drive
Save a copy to your Google Drive with one click (uses 1 credit). Or build from a PDF or description in the app.