The college recognizes the importance of advising and supports students as they plan and achieve their academic and career goals. The ultimate responsibility for understanding university and college policies and for completing all degree requirements rests with the student. Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. An adviser's signature is required on student action forms such as course substitution or independent learning, but it does not imply automatic approval.
Advisers understand and can explain degree requirements in the major in which they are advising.
They also are familiar with the requirements for other programs within the college. Advisers can assist students in building skills for their academic success and in referring them to appropriate campus resources. If a student's academic performance is unsatisfactory, he or she should discuss its implications with an adviser. Advisers can offer guidance in developing career goals. In consultation with the adviser, each student should develop an academic plan which will maintain normal progress and assure an appropriate sequencing of courses.