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BDIC Advising provides academic advising services tailored for BDIC majors, as well as individuals interested in this major, offering comprehensive information and support essential for achieving their academic objectives.

Who is my Advisor?

Every BDIC major is assigned an academic advisor who can help you with course selection, registration, understanding requirements and checking your progress toward graduation.

Students with last name starting with A-K and Seniors: Rebecca Schwartz 
Students with last name starting with L-Z: Jacqueline Castledine 
Film Studies through BDIC: Barry Spence

For more complex advising issues, you are encouraged to meet with the Chief Academic Advisor, Rebecca Schwartz.

  • Prior approval to take BDIC courses at another college or university
  • Approval of study abroad, domestic exchange and Five College courses
  • Requesting late adds, late drops, late withdrawals, or late changes to pass/fail
  • Requesting to enroll in more than 19 credits in one semester
  • Petitions to enroll beyond the 10th semester
  • Reinstatement from probation or suspension

Make an appointment

  • with Jacqueline Castledine: schedule all appointments via email @email
  • with Barry Spence: email  @email or schedule on Navigate
  • with Rebecca Schwartz: schedule all appointments on Navigate

How to make an appointment on Navigate

Log in to Navigate to make an advising appointment using your campus NetID and password.

  • Select the blue "Make an Appointment" button.  
  • Under what type of appointment would you like to schedule? select Advising.
  • Choose the reason for the appointment. When in doubt, choose Academic Advising.
  • Select a date then click "Find Available Time" to see your assigned advisor's calendar.

Need Assistance?

If no appointments are available or you have any trouble scheduling your appointment , please  email the BDIC Office at @email for assistance.