Scope of Advising

Advisee Responsibilities

Advisees (Students) should:
 

• Make an appointment with his/her academic advisor prior to the registration appointment date in PAWS;
• Prepare for the advising appointment by reviewing the requirements for graduation in the appropriate catalog;
• Be familiar with courses, course descriptions, and prerequisites for major/minor programs and the general education program;
• Bring a proposed educational plan to the advising appointment, preferably an academic plan through graduation (sometimes called a 4-year plan);
• Be prepared to discuss life goals;
• Follow through with the academic plan and any referrals to utilize support services discussed at the appointment; and
• Exhibit a professional and respectful attitude towards advisors.

Your Advisor can help you...
 

1. EXPLORE YOUR LIFE GOALS

• Determine career aspirations, e.g. where do you want to be 5 years from now? 10 years?
• Answer "What are you good at? What do you enjoy?"
   

2. EXPLORE YOUR VOCATIONAL GOALS

• Develop knowledge of vocational fields
• Understand the changing nature of work in society
• Accept all fields of work as worthy and dignified
• Seek information when other options are available
   

3. CHOOSE YOUR PROGRAM

• Understand what programs are available in the college
• Understand the requirements of programs (special entrance requirements, fees, time commitments)
• Know the University requirements for transfer programs
   

4. CHOOSE YOUR COURSES

• Explore course choices and course content
• Discover any special information regarding courses (prerequisites, transferability, does the course meet graduation requirements?)
• Understand the rules and regulations of the University, e.g., probation and dismissal, limit on course loads
• Discover opportunities for honors courses or remedial courses
   

5. SCHEDULE COURSES

• Use the PAWS system for scheduling and changing schedules
• Prepare schedules compatible with work and commuting requirements
• Honor all prerequisites