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Study anywhere.
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Once signed into MyAdvisor, students can explore simplified handbooks, check their degree roadmap, or ask advisors questions in just a few clicks. Designed for both mobile and desktop, the platform adapts to students' needs, making advising more accessible than ever.
MyAdvisor was built with the goal of making academic advising simpler, smarter, and more accessible. The platform empowers students to plan their studies with confidence by offering tools that clarify degree requirements, highlight course eligibility, and provide instant answers through the Helpbot. By reducing repetitive queries, improving mobile access, and streamlining communication with advisors, MyAdvisor not only enhances the student experience but also lightens the workload on academic staff. Designed to scale across faculties, it is a foundation for a future where every UCT student can access clear, structured, and responsive academic guidance in one place.
Simplify Access
Make handbooks easy to search, filter, and understand.
Empower Students
Provide tools like the degree roadmap and FAQ/Glossary so students can take control of their planning.
Instant Support
Offer a Helpbot trained on UCT-specific information to answer common questions quickly.
Human Connection
Ensure complex questions still reach advisors via the Ask an Advisor feature.
Accessibility for All
Build a platform that works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.
Clarity in Communication
Reduce confusion with structured query submission and clear responses.
Smarter Planning
Highlight prerequisites and eligibility automatically to help students make informed course decisions.
Reduce Advisor Workload
Minimize repetitive queries so advisors can focus on personalized, complex support.
Future Growth
Design the platform to be scalable so it can expand to all UCT faculties and adapt to future student needs.
MyAdvisor brings together the tools students need most into one easy-to-use platform. From instant answers through the Helpbot to simplified degree handbooks and a visual roadmap for planning ahead, each feature was designed with clarity and usability in mind. Students can search, plan, and connect with advisors in just a few clicks, saving time while making better academic decisions.
Helpbot
A virtual assistant to help you with your queries.
Handbook View
Access the student handbook for important information and resources.
Ask an advisor
Connect with academic advisors for personalized guidance and support.
Degree Roadmap
A visual guide to navigate your degree path.
Every feature in MyAdvisor was made possible through teamwork. Each member contributed their expertise — from building the frontend and backend to training the chatbot and managing the database. Together, we created a platform that's seamless, scalable, and student-focused.
Front-end
Modern, responsive web interface built with Next.js and React for optimal user experience.
Ethan Allies
Chatbot
AI-powered conversational interface that provides intelligent responses and seamless interactions.
Dylan Howard
Backend
Robust data management system ensuring secure storage and efficient data retrieval.
Mitchell Flanegan
MyAdvisor's architecture is built on modern web technologies to ensure scalability, security, and performance. The system integrates a responsive frontend, intelligent chatbot, and robust database to deliver a seamless experience across all devices.
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