Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students (A-59)
Original Implementation: October 31, 2000
Last Revision: October 18, 2010
Each academic unit shall provide all its undergraduate students, both full-time and part-time, with a systematic and effective advising program. An advising session is mandatory for undergraduate students prior to registration for courses in the following situations:
- Each semester for students with fewer than 60 earned hours of credit
- Each semester for students on academic probation
- Annually for students with 60 or more earned hours of credit
Students retain the right to be advised more frequently. Individual academic units may specify additional requirements that could require students to participate in mandatory advising. Students should be advised that an official degree plan should be filed once 90 hours of credit are earned.
The responsibilities of the academic advisor shall include, but are not limited to, informing advisees of the following:
- Short- and long-term plans to accomplish educational objectives
- Program options that match a student’s goals, interests, and abilities
- Academic regulations and procedures
- Information about degree requirements, such as the core curriculum, major-specific courses, course sequencing, minimum grade-point averages, removal of withheld grades, and time limits for completion of degree programs
- University requirements, such as minimum course load for full-time classification, repeat courses on grade point average, timetable for dropping courses, and residency requirements
- Deadlines to submit degree and graduation plans
During each registration period, academic units must provide daily advising opportunities. Academic advising programs for undergraduate students must be annually evaluated as part of the unit assessment process.
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