Advising Information

Remember that your advisor is just that, an advisor.  

It is your responsibility to monitor your progress in the program and keep track of all program requirements.

What is my Plan of Study?

One of the important tasks you will complete with your advisor is the development of your overall Plan of Study.  This is a document you complete that outlines when you will take each course required in your concentration, specify due dates for Residency, Practicum application, Internship applications, and dates for when you will take the Comprehensive Exam, and when you will Graduate.   Notice that this is a "plan" and not a "contract".  This means that as you progress through the program, you can make changes to the plan.  You may decide one semester to take more, or fewer courses than you had put on your plan.  You can do that.  But be sure to discuss any changes to your plan with your Advisor.

After completing your Plan of Study, your advisor will ask you to sign the form and return it.  Keep a copy for yourself and refer to it prior to registration each semester.

How can the Office of Academic Records help?

Visit this site to learn information about registering for courses, transferring credit hours, and registration calendars:

UTM Office of Academic Records 

How do I Apply for Readmission to the Program?

Any student who fails to register for courses in an upcoming Fall or Spring semester must apply for readmission into the program. When considering whether to take a semester off, each student is encouraged to consult with their advisor to discuss the reasons for this action, their plans for returning to the program, and the process necessary to be considered for readmission.  

Students may at times desire to return to the program to either continue their pursuit of a degree or endorsement, or to add courses necessary to pursue an additional license or endorsement.  For example, a school counseling graduate of the program may request to return to the program in order to take the courses necessary to be eligible for clinical mental health licensure.  These students are non-degree seeking and may be readmitted into the program. 

Students are not automatically readmitted into the program.  There are three important factors when considering the readmission of the student:  

1. the student’s ability to meet the academic standards of the program; 

2. the student’s ability to meet the counseling disposition standards of the program; 

3. the faculty-to-student ratio; and

4. the resolution of any issues that prompted the student’s decision to leave the program.

The student must complete the Readmission Application  and submit this to the Coordinator, Education Graduate Student Services, Ryan Lewis (rlewis25@utm.edu). The student’s advisor will review the Readmission Application, make their recommendations and submit this form to the Program Coordinator.  If the Program Coordinator and/or the Advisor have concerns about the student’s return to the program, the application will be reviewed by the full Counseling Program Admission Committee.  The student will be notified of the decision.  

Once approved for readmission by the program, the student must complete the UTM Graduate Studies Admission Application and submit it to the Graduate Studies Office.  

If the student is denied readmission they have the opportunity to appeal this decision to the Chair of the Educational Studies Department found at the following website:  https://www.utm.edu/departments/educate/

Please review the Procedure for Reviewing Applications for Readmission document for more specific details of this process.