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Role of the Advisee
Academic advising must be a cooperative effort between advisors and advisees. In order to achieve this goal, the student should:
Become familiar with your advisor's office hours early in the semester.
Schedule an appointment with your advisor early in the semester.
Develop social, academic, and career goals and examine how these goals will affect your life.
Be prepared for the advising session--have an idea of the courses you plan to take and be able to discuss these interests, values, and goals with your advisor.
Accept responsibility for your academic choices and other decisions.
Maintain notes on each advising session.
Follow through with appropriate action after the advising sessions.
Be knowledgeable about academic standards, policies and procedures.
Become familiar with general education, major program, and graduation requirements.
Learn how to use the available resources at the University.
Gather all relevant decision-making information.
Consult with your advisor when you are in academic difficulty.
Consult with your advisor before changing a major, declaring a major, taking a leave of absence, or withdrawing from the University.
Know the academic calendar. Don't miss deadlines. Know when to schedule and drop or add courses.
Become knowledgeable about financial aid guidelines and the impact on
academic progress.
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