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Academic advising is a process of teaching students how to become responsible consumers of their own educations. It's also a process that involves teaching students how to make viable academic decisions.
1 Juliet Kaufmann (Noel-Levitz, 1997, p. 1 & 3.)

Advising sessions should be scheduled by appointment, except during open registration. During open registration, advisors meet with students on a walk-in basis. Students should contact the Advising Services Department to schedule appointments or determine walk-in schedules. All students must bring their student ID to their advising appointment or walk-in session.

Students requesting degree audits/plans/EDP for financial aid, nursing, or VA MUST schedule an appointment to meet with an advisor.

Advisee Responsibilities

  • Know the requirements of your degree plan
  • Be knowledgeable of campus policies, deadlines, and procedures
  • Follow all campus policies, deadlines, and procedures
  • Schedule an appointment with your advisor each semester for planning and updates
  • Bring questions or materials for discussion at your appointment
  • Ask questions if you do not understand an issue
  • Follow through with all recommendations from your advisor
  • Select, organize, and register for courses on your degree plan
  • Accept responsibility for your decisions and be aware of your actions and how they affect you and others

Advisor Responsibilities

  • Assist students in selecting an appropriate degree plan to follow
  • Help students plan coursework to prevent excess courses from being taken
  • Understand and effectively communicate curriculum and graduation requirements
  • Assist students in gaining decision making skills and assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements
  • Encourage and support students as they gain the skills to develop clear and attainable educational plans
  • Provide students with information and resources on campus
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Be accessible for meeting with advisees

1 Noel-Levitz Participant Book/Resource Guide (1997). Introduction and Foundation, Academic Advising for Student Success and Retention. Iowa City, IA: USA Group Noel-Levitz

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