Advising

Academic advisors serve as guides throughout your academic journey. We are here to help you understand your academic program, develop a plan to progress through your program, navigate situations that may arise, and reach your ultimate goal: graduation.

Student learning outcomes

• Take ownership over academic success
• Understand progress towards degree
• Utilize technology to assist progress towards degree
• Understand and utilize campus resources

Shared responsibility

• Develop relationship between advisor and advisee
• Be prepared for advising meetings (questions, paperwork, concerns, etc.)
• Be professional and respectful when communicating with each other
• Communicating challenges or updates that might affect student progress

Advisor responsibility

• Maintain student privacy while adhering to FERPA guidelines
• Make referrals for students for campus resources
• Inform students of options and assist with making decisions
• Explain expectations of courses/block scheduling
• Stay current and educate students on university policies

Student responsibility

• Attend scheduled appointments and communicate with staff in a timely manner if unable to attend
• Be active, engaged, and present during meetings
• Understand and follow through with next step actions
• Use technology available to you
• Use campus resources available to you
• Check email regularly and respond to communication accordingly and appropriately
• Know where to find university policies