Academic Advising An Overview

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Academic Advising An Overview

• Dr Salah Alkhafaji
• 10/3/2009
• Communication Room 25

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What is Academic Advising?

• "Academic advising is an ongoing interactive
  process involving the student, advisor and
  institution.
• The primary goal of which is to assist students
  in the development and accomplishment of
  meaningful educational plans that are compatible
  with their life goals."

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Checklist for Successful Registration

• An essential part of the academic success is
  planning course work to explore and meet academic
  goals.
• One important part of the advising process is
  registration for classes. After being advised,
  students can register using the formal forms.
• Each student is assigned a specific time to
  register which is printed on the registration
  form.

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WHO is involved?  

• All students have to meet with an advisor to
  discuss educational goals, academic progress,
  degree and course requirements, and semester
  schedules.
• Advising is required prior to registration for
  students.

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Student Responsibilities

• Define academic, career, and personal goals.
• Develop plans to reach goals.
• Explore ways to enhance your education.
• Learn degree requirements.
• Know specific dates for registration.
• Pick up a schedule of courses and your
  registration form.
• Schedule and keep appointments with advisor.
• Use the University catalog, student handbooks,
• Be prepared for advising sessions Meet with your
  advisor and discuss your choices and questions,
  bring degree forms and / or transcripts. Prepare
  a list of questions. Read catalog and schedule of
  courses in advance.
• Consider and follow-up on advices that you are
  given.
• Seek help at first sign of problems, don't expect
  problems to be resolved without action.

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Professional Academic Advisor

• An individual who assists students with
  academic planning, degree requirements, and
  setting educational and career goals and provide
  information on rules and regulations, graduation
  requirements, transfer issues, study abroad and
  co-curricular opportunities, class scheduling,
  and life after graduation.
• Faculty Advisor
• An academic advisor directly advises students
  but also has other responsibilities such as
  updating student records, recruitment, program
  coordination, advising student groups,
  preparation of printed material, participation on
  campus / departmental committees, and teaching.

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Why See an Advisor?

• Get advice about how to talk to instructor
  concerning your work in class.
• Discuss how to establish relationships with
  professors in order to have them write letters of
  recommendation.
• Explore majors and plan long-range academic /
  career options.
• Discuss minors, a double major or a dual degree.
• Make a four-year academic plan.
• Discuss transferring divisions or changing
  majors.
• Discuss how or whether to withdraw or to drop a
  class.
• Learn about grading options, class standing,
  academic status, and other university rules and
  regulations.
• Identify dates and deadlines.
• Explore co-curricular activities.
• Discuss experiential learning opportunities
  internships, co-ops, part-time jobs, volunteer
  positions, and research opportunities.
• Notify instructors in emergency situations.
• Discuss academic difficulties.
• Find out who to talk to about personal concerns.