"Understanding Academic Advising"
Handout for Students

Resources and Referrals for Advisees

Academic:

• Career Center
• Colleges
• College Advising Offices
• Course Applicability System (CAS): Transfer Course Equivalency Guide
• Distance Learning
• Education Abroad
• Grade Point Average Calculator
  
• Math and Stats Tutoring Center
• Study Skills Center
• University Libraries
• Writing Center

Student Service:

• Bursar
• Computer Labs
• Cooperative Education
• Counseling Center
• Financial Aid
• Registration and Records
• Residential Computing Connection
• Student Health Services
• Technology Support Center

Importance of Advising/Role of the Advisor

• The Teaching-Advising Connection
• Definitions of Advising
• Core Values of Academic Advising: National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
• Provide a caring and helpful connection with the University
• Suggestions for conducting an advising interview (NACADA)
• The first ten questions to ask an advisee
• Meet the expectations of your advisees

Academic Publications & Schedules

• Academic Calendar (Important Dates)
• Course Descriptions
• Registration Assignment Times
• Schedule of Classes
• Undergraduate Catalog

Academic Policies >>

Majors and Minors >>

Identifying Student Information:
My Advisees >>