In order to prevent the occurrence of problems, it is imperative that all majors consult often with their advisor. The first visit to an advisor should occur no later than one month after the beginning of each semester. As soon as the master schedule for the following semester is distributed, students are expected to meet with their advisor to choose appropriate courses for the next term. Failure to consult with the advisor may result in delayed completion of degree requirements. A third visit should be scheduled just before final exams.
Advisors keep records of a student's progress in the department.
Petitions, semester schedules, and other pertinent forms are included in a student's file. It is the student's responsibility to see that all agreements between the advisor and student are added to the file. It is always best to have the signature of both the advisor and student on all agreements. Representative four-year advisement sheets and degree requirements are included in this handbook. Although these forms will help students pick courses for a particular degree, they cannot be considered to be the only advisement that students need in order to complete their degree requirements.