Academic advising is a partnership between you and your advisor. These best practices will help you get the most out of the experience.
Be prepared
- Take a look at the course catalog.
- Begin to learn your curricular requirements.
- Attend your meeting with an idea of some classes you would like to take.
- Track your progress in Degree Works.
- Make a plan for your curricular, internship, experiential learning, and/or career goals to discuss with your advisor.
Take ownership of your education
- Learn about curricular requirements, university policies, and professional development so that you become more independent and self-sufficient as you progress towards graduation.
- Ask questions. Talk to your advisor or check out the Hawks Q&A Center.
- If you are having difficulty communicating with your advisor, talk to the department chair of your major.
Respect your advisor's time
- Respond to your advisor's communications.
- Arrive on time to all meetings. If you cannot make a meeting, send a message as soon as possible canceling the meeting.