Students Role and Responsibilities

Student's Role and Responsibilities in Advising:
  • Spend time considering your academic and career goals
  • If you have questions, write them down before meeting with your advisor
  • Set up an appointment with your academic advisor - do not wait for the advisor to track you down!
  • Actively participate in advising sessions - be sure you understand policies and procedures.  Ask questions.
  • Know the academic calendar.  Do not miss deadlines.  Know when to register for classes.  Know the deadlines to add or drop classes.
  • Register for classes that fit your educational goals and that will meet your degree requirements.
  • Accept responsibility for making final decisions about course choices.  Your advisor will present you with options but the final choice is yours.