Your Role as a Student



1. Read the undergraduate catalog and know the academic requirements for:

     - General Education
     - Major program
     - Minor(s)
     - Degree program


2. Know who your academic adviser is:

     - office location and office hours
     - preferred method of contact (e.g., phone, e-mail, drop-in during office hours)


3. Be well prepared prior to meeting with your academic adviser.

     - Assemble the appropriate documents and take them with you to the advising appointment: General Education checklist,
       a copy of your transcript or degree progress report, and a checklist of required major courses.

     - Prepare a list of questions about courses to take the next semester and fulfilling graduation requirements


4. Seek assistance with questions about registering for classes, well before your registration appointment time. Faculty cannot always accommodate last minute requests for consultation as their time is also devoted to teaching classes, advising multiple students, and assisting with other departmental responsibilities. Make sure you schedule enough time for your questions to be considered thoroughly and that you understand the advice being given.


5. Develop and maintain a relationship with your adviser. Share career goals and any special needs you have with your adviser. Advisers are important contacts for recommendations for study abroad programs, internships, graduate schools, and employment.


6. Consult with your academic adviser throughout your academic career since your major adviser will be signing your graduation application form.



Please note:

It is important that you go to your faculty adviser for assistance with academic and career choices and for referral to other campus resources; however, the final responsibility for making choices and for the consequences of these choices belong to you alone.

Faculty advisers have a limited role and responsibility. You should go to the appropriate offices for administrative forms and information; and seek approval, when required, from other appropriate sources.