Academic Advisor and Student Expectations

Academic Advisor Expectations

1. Provide Informed Support. Advisors should:
   1. Make advisees feel comfortable coming to them for assistance
   2. Support students by suggesting ways to help them meet their goals
2. Know the Curriculum, Academic Policies, and Resources. Advisors should:
   1. Understand curriculum requirements and university policies
   2. Understand how and when to make referrals to appropriate campus resources
3. Be Accessible, Responsive, and Proactive. Students are required to meet with their advisor once/semester for Registration Advising. Advisors should:
   1. Let advisees know how to reach them
   2. Respond to emails in a timely manner
   3. Be proactive in keeping up with their advisees periodically throughout the term, particularly those in academic difficulty

Students Expectations in Academic Advising

1. Be an active participant in the advising relationship
   1. Keep advisor informed of academic progress and challenges that arise
   2. Take notes during their advising sessions
   3. Follow through on actions discussed during advising sessions
   4. Respond to advising-related emails in a timely manner
2. Accept responsibility for their decisions and actions
   1. Students are ultimately responsible for their academic progress and must understand curriculum requirements and policies
3. Ask questions when they arise