The role of the academic adviser is vital to JMU's mission. The primary function of the adviser is to assist you in achieving your educational goals and development.
Education is more than a series of unrelated courses.
Effective advising, therefore, assists students in shaping their educational programs to meet their specific intellectual and personal goals. Adviser recognition of student individuality and need for advice beyond the registration process helps ensure student success in college and in life after college. Academic advising is an ongoing relationship between students and professors. The adviser does not determine the student's academic programs, but encourages growth and development and recommends ways to deal with common difficulties and concerns. Advisers strive to help students understand and help themselves by familiarizing advisees with available university resources that may assist them in meeting their educational needs, goals and aspirations.