One of the outstanding features of the College of Human Environmental Sciences is its advisement program. It is designed to assist the student in planning a college program, with each student assigned a faculty advisor during the first registration period. In addition, the HES Student Services Center provides consultation on student problems and concerns.

The student does not need to select a major until after exploring the various career possibilities. An entering freshman has the first year to explore the departments and school in the College and the combinations of subject areas for positions in fields such as education, health and welfare, business, industry, rehabilitation and government.

All freshman entering the College of Human Environmental Sciences enroll in an Introduction to Human Environmental Sciences course. This course emphasizes career decision making, provides an orientation to the campus and the College and brings into focus the role of Human Environmental Sciences in the improvement of the quality of life in the near environment.