Academic Advisor's Roles and Responsibilities

An Academic Advisor can help students:

• Understand how degree programs can help meet your career/academic goals
• Identify program requirements and plan appropriate course schedules
• Make changes to class schedules
• Explore career/transfer plans and their relationship to program/courses
• Connect with appropriate campus resources (e.g., Baker Commons)

Advising is a two-way street, both the student and the advisor have responsibilities in the process.

Student Responsibilities

• Understand program information (requirements, courses)
• Learn to use DegreeWorks
• Obtain necessary signatures on College forms (Change of Schedule, Registration Form, etc.)
• Submit appropriate forms for processing to the Enrollment Services Center (room 101)
• Meet important dates and deadlines
• Obtain authorization for online registration from advisors
• Understand College resources and seek them out when needed
• Discuss career and transfer plans
• Read academic policies
• Check myMAIL account regularly
• Keep contact information updated in myINFO
• Ask questions

Advisor Responsibilities

• Be available to meet with students during office hours and by appointment
• Provide direction for program progress toward the student’s career and educational goals
• Provide relevant, current academic information
• Refer students who may need assistance solving academic or personal problems