Equally important, the English Department will be able to access and print out a student's academic history when he or she has an advising appointment or contacts the Undergraduate Office with a question or problem. With the records access policy that the university has recently instituted, the English Department no longer has access to the academic histories of students who are not majors. Each semester the Undergraduate Office offers three group advising sessions during pre-registration period for students who are otherwise unable to meet with their advisers. If a students attend one of these sessions, they should be sure to see their regular advising at the next opportunity. Regular consultation with an adviser is an important way for students to keep on track for graduation.
Students are responsible for contacting their advisors to make an advising appointment.
Office hours are the best time for contacting an advisor. Top of Page Preparation for Advising Sessions Preparation is one of the keys to a successful advising session. Students are also encouraged to talk with their advisers about career goals. Top of Page Questions and Problems English Department advisors will do everything they can to help students with questions concerning college and major requirements. At the same time, students must recognize that the ultimate responsibility for keeping on top of things is theirs.