By the end of the first semester, you and your advisor should agree upon a tentative four-year academic plan. A successful advising program is based on a cooperative and understanding relationship between student and advisor. Consult your advisor regularly. Drop in and tell your advisor how the term is going. If you add or drop a course, you should notify your advisor.
Many advisors post office hours during which they are available for conversation.
Above all, do not hesitate to call your advisor on campus, to ask questions, or to arrange for an appointment. Most faculty members are also accessible through e-mail. WPI degree requirements audits are prepared for students who have distribution requirements in their major field of study. The guide is intended to provide an overview of a typical audit and to answer the most commonly asked questions. Program Review Committees in each department can provide more detailed explanation for individual audits.