The Student/Advisor Relationship

Both students and advisors must assume equal responsibility in the advising process.

Students have the responsibility to:

Read the college catalogue carefully
Be familiar with degree programs and requirements at the college
Make and keep appointments and call if it is necessary to cancel
Come with specific questions
Be prepared with the necessary materials (forms, class and work schedules)
Develop a self-awareness of your academic progress
Maintain a file of all college related paperwork i.e. financial statements, transcripts, Core/Shared Curriculum and Major requirements, add/drop forms etc.
Follow through on advisor recommendations
Accept ultimate responsibility for their decisions
Make use of all resources on campus

Your Faculty Advisor's responsibilities include:

Being knowledgeable about college requirements, policies and procedures
Maintaining adequate office hours throughout the semester
Keeping appointments and calling the student if it is necessary to cancel
Providing sound academic advice
Recognizing the limitations of their positions and being familiar with the college's resources in order to make appropriate referrals
Serving as a sounding board
Helping you choose suitable courses
Helping you select a major and clarify your long-range plans

When to see an advisor

To discuss any problems that affect your academic performance
To select courses for the upcoming semester (your advisor's signature is required on your course registration form)
To add or drop courses during registration
To discuss withdrawal from a course
To help work through the process of declaring a major field of study
To discuss changes in major, the addition of a minor, or the addition of a certificate program
To consider study abroad, internship and career options
To discuss academic policies and procedures for which you require clarification
To explore the possibility of graduate study