Student Advising

Student Responsibilities:

-Make and keep appointments with my advisor. -Prepare for advising sessions by gathering any information my advisor might need. -Begin pre-planning my class schedule before meeting for enrollment appointment. -Share important information with my advisor such as why I am missing class, how many hours I work, why a class is difficult, etc. -Follow up on plans I make with my advisor. -Know requirements for my major and graduation. -Monitor my own academic progress. -Remember that my advisor cannot make exemptions to university policy.

Student Advising

Advisor Responsibilities:

-Be available to advise during specific uninterrupted office hours. -Inform student of university regulations, major field, and graduation requirements. -Help set short and long term academic goals. -Know career opportunities related to student' s major or refer to appropriate sources of information. -Be approachable and a good listener. -Know the procedure for dropping and adding courses, for changing majors, and for enrolling. -Provide required forms when appropriate. -Respect confidentiality. -Refer to appropriate campus resources.