In the advisor/advisee relationship, the academic advisor will expect the following responsibilities of the student:

• Accept responsibility for your academic success.
  • Read and understand academic policies and degree requirements.
  • Be sure to ASK your advisor if there are policies or requirements that you do not understand.
• Monitor your progress toward degree completion.
  • Consult with your advisor during the course registration period.
  • Advisors will expect students to have a reasonable grasp of their progress toward your degrees as well as a tentative idea of courses you have yet to take.
• Be a self-advocate.
  • Inform your academic advisor if you are experiencing any academic difficulties that may require reevaluation of the degree plan or changing majors or areas of concentration.
  • Locate and utilize campus resources and student support services.  Become familiar with the Academic Success Center.
• Schedule, attend, and be on time for appointments for advisement sessions.
  • Drop-in meetings may be acceptable for seeking answer to simple questions, but make sure to schedule appointments for issues that cannot be addressed quickly.
  • Be respectful of your advisor’s time and call to cancel if you cannot make your scheduled appointment.
• Provide advisors with feedback on your degree progress and be sure to follow up on any recommendations that are given during an advisement period.