Advising Center
Advising Center Mission
Advising is an ongoing, caring and collaborative relationship between advisor and student that provides meaning, guidance, and support throughout the educational process.Advising Responsibilities:
Advisor
- Help you understand the meaning and relevance of the college experience.
- Assist you in developing and achieving realistic academic goals based on your interests, abilities and needs.
- Interpret University policies, procedures and requirements.
- Refer you to appropriate resources.
- Address your academic questions and concerns.
- Adhere to the highest principles of ethical behavior.
- Guide you in the selection of courses.
Student
- Take responsibility for your educational experience.
- Maintain contact with your advisor throughout the semester.
- Assess your interests, abilities and needs, and discuss these with your advisor.
- Clarify your educational and personal goals.
- Use the catalog of studies and other resources to become knowledgeable of academic requirements, policies and procedures.
- Know important dates (registration, drop/add, final exams) as listed in the Semester Calendar.
- Discuss your selection of courses with your advisor.
The Who, What, When, Why, & How of academic advising in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
Who?
Freshman and sophomore students are advised in the Fulbright College Advising Center with the exception of four-year honors students and music majors, who should consult the office of Honors Studies or the Department of Music, respectively, for advising contacts. Juniors and Seniors are advised by a faculty advisor in their major department. Students who have not declared a major, are pre-professional, or are on academic warning are also seen by the Fulbright College Advising Center. Click here for more information on advising contacts in Fulbright College.
What?
Advising is not simply a process where your advisor picks courses for you. It is your responsibility as college students to make informed academic decisions, and your advisor is here to help you develop the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate and succeed in the college environment.
When?
Advising, just like any interpersonal relationship, is an ongoing process for students and advisors. To ensure success, it is important to maintain this relationship. Typically, you should meet with your advisor at least two times during each semester. To set up a convenient time to meet, simply call or stop by your advisor’s office. Once students have reached 60 hours they will then see an advisor in their major department for more detailed degree requirements.
Why?
Academic advising will guide you in the pursuit of your educational goals. By providing you with an “academic map,” advising will help you avoid common pitfalls, navigate through unfamiliar and confusing places, and point you in the direction of academic success. Your academic advisor is one of your most important resources, and academic advising can greatly enhance your college experience.
How?
Degree progress checks and academic progress reports are some of the ways we keep students up to date with their academic development. On the Advising Center’s website are links to many resources for students and advisors as well. Examples of such resources include checksheets with information on core and major requirements, requirements for minors, graduation requirements and information on policy, registration, appeals, pre-professional programs and campus resources.
We are committed to:
- Providing relevant, accurate information to assist students in meeting their educational objectives
- Assisting students in identifying and achieving their academic, career and personal goals
- Promoting individual responsibility
- Informing students of campus and community resources
- Encouraging students to seek and accept academic challenges
- Helping students identify and utilize personal resources
In fulfilling our commitments, we recognize that students are unique in their interests, goals, and stages of personl developmental. We work to educate and empower students to achieve their individual objectives.