Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students (A-59)
Original Implementation: October 31, 2000
Last Revision: October 30, 2007
Introduction
The mission of undergraduate academic advising at SFASU is to support students in reaching their full potential through personal exploration, goal setting and academic mastery. Advisors provide information and encouragement as students define, plan and accomplish their educational, career and life goals.
Each academic unit will provide all its undergraduate students, both full-time and part-time, with a systematic, effective advising program. All students who are required and those who choose to be advised prior to every registration period are to be advised according to the following guidelines:
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All students with fewer than 60 earned hours of credit and all students on academic probation must be advised prior to each registration period.
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Students with 60 or more earned hours of credit must be advised on an annual basis and may be advised more frequently if desired, and should have an official degree plan on file.
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Individual academic units may specify additional requirements of students for mandatory advising.
The responsibilities of the advisor may include but are not limited to the following areas of planning and mentoring:
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exploring and clarifying educational, career and life goals
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creating short- and long-term plans to accomplish their educational objectives
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selecting a program of study to reflect their goals, interests and abilities
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understanding and following academic regulations, procedures and requirements
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identifying appropriate courses
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notifying students of course drop and semester credit hour limitations
Each academic unit responsible for advising students must have an appropriate number of advisors available on a published schedule daily each registration period for the following tasks:
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advising the student on degree requirements such as core, major or other required courses, proper sequencing of courses, minimum hours of credit, minimum grade-point averages, removal of withheld grades and time limits for completion of degree programs
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advising the student on University requirements such as minimum course load to be classified as a full-time student, impact of repeat courses on grade point average, timetable for dropping individual courses and the impact on grade point average, residency requirements
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referring the student to their dean at the appropriate time for completing the signed degree plan and/or final graduation plan
Academic advising programs for undergraduate students must be appropriately evaluated and included in the annual unit assessment report, including information on how the results of the assessment will be used to enhance effective assistance to students.
Cross Reference: General Bulletin, Student Handbook
Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Contact for Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None