How to Schedule an Advisor Appointment in Handshake 

There are two ways to schedule an appointment using Handshake. Students can use either the website or the app:

Website
  1. Log into Handshake using your BU credentials.
  2. Select ‘Career Center,’ then ‘Appointments,’ then ‘Schedule New Appointment,’ then ‘CAS Academic Advising.’
  3. Select the type of appointment you are looking for (‘CAS: Undeclared Advising,’ ‘CAS: General Advising,’ etc.).
  4. Select a date and time that works for your schedule. If you have an assigned advisor within our office, be sure to select your advisor’s availability.
  5. Please provide a detailed explanation of the meeting purpose, so your advisor can prepare for your meeting, and click ‘Request’ to schedule.
    App
    1. Open the Handshake app and sign in using your BU credentials.
    2. Find ‘Account’ at the bottom of the screen, select ‘Career Center,’ then ‘Appointments,’ then ‘Schedule New Appointment.’
    3. Select the type of appointment you are looking for (‘CAS: Undeclared Advising,’ ‘CAS: General Advising,’ etc.).
    4. Select a date and time that works for your schedule. If you have an assigned advisor within our office, be sure to select your advisor’s availability.
    5. Please provide a detailed explanation of the meeting purpose, so your advisor can prepare for your meeting, and click ‘Request’ to schedule.

    At the Time of Your Appointment:

    • In-person: Please arrive 5-10 minutes early to check-in. If you arrive 10 minutes late or more, you will be considered a no-show and will need to reschedule.
    • Virtual: Log into Handshake and go to the ‘Appointments’ page. Select the appointment, then click the Zoom link listed. If you arrive 10 minutes late or more, you will be considered a no-show and will need to reschedule.

    Cancelling, Rescheduling, or Switching Formats of Your Appointment

    • To cancel an appointment, go to ‘Appointments.’ Click on the appointment, then click the red ‘Cancel’ button. Feel free to leave a message for the advisor if applicable. ** If you need to cancel with less than 18 hours notification, you will need to ‘request’ a cancellation through Handshake. 
    • To reschedule an appointment, you will first need to cancel your existing appointment and then schedule a new one.
    • If you need to switch formats (virtual or in person) after scheduling your appointment, please email the advisor or comment on the appointment itself.