Role of the Student in Advisement Process
We expect you to:
- Know what your degree requirements are.
- Always bring your degree completeness form to your advising appointment.
- Monitor your academic progress, which includes knowing what courses have been completed, what courses remain, and what good academic standing means.
- Be aware of policies and procedures that guide your graduate study.
- Consult regularly with your advisors, especially before every registration period.
Role of the Graduate Advisors
You can expect the following from advising staff:
- Advisors can communicate the philosophy of the academic program and will be knowledgeable about the policies and procedures that guide your graduate study.
- Advisors will provide information and advice about course offerings and other academic options in order to help you customize and make the program meaningful.
- Advisors will be available and respond in a timely manner to inquiries.
- Advisors will help you navigate the University systems and processes.
The best way to schedule an appointment with your primary advisor is to schedule directly via your advisor’s Appointment Link. Graduate Advisor walk-in hours will be announced at the beginning of every term. Appointments cannot be scheduled during designated walk-in hours.
All students are encouraged to take the initiative and build a scholarly advising relationship with faculty members. This is best done by contacting faculty individually to start a dialogue based on shared areas of interest; you can find faculty profiles on our website. Students may meet with faculty to discuss possible career questions, gain advice about PhD programs, coursework, writing, etc.