After the first year, students should request advisors in their majors where possible. The purpose of UMFK academic advising is to assist students in making decisions related to their college career. Effectiveness in advising requires that students and advisors recognize a joint responsibility for this process. Students accept responsibility for course selection when they sign the registration each semester. Consulting an advisor does not relieve a student of the responsibility for being familiar with the UMFK catalog.
Advisors have several responsibilities.