Responsibilities of Advisee:
- Arrange an appointment with your advisor within the first three weeks of school so you can meet before you encounter difficulties.
- Obtain a copy of program sheet for your chosen major and keep updating as requirements are fulfilled.
- Be aware of the prerequisites for each course that you include in your semester schedule and discuss with your advisor how prerequisites will affect the sequencing of your courses.
- Become knowledgeable and adhere to academic rules and regulations of the university.
- Be familiar with academic calendar for information on Add/Drop, withdrawal deadlines, registration dates and final exam schedules.
- Clarify personal values, abilities, interests and goals.
- Inform advisor of unsatisfactory academic performance and its implications and develop a plan of action.
- Advisors can suggest or make recommendations, but the advisee has the primary responsibility of meeting program and degree requirements.
- Keep advisor informed in a timely fashion of personal issues that have arisen that may impact academic progress.
- Arrange an appointment with your advisor prior to your assigned registration date. Make sure you show up on time for your scheduled advisors appointment.
- Make a list of possible courses you wish to enroll in and jot down questions about the courses.
- Attend all classes on a regular basis.
- Commit yourself to developing and using effective study habits.
- Become acquainted with resources available to you.
