Advising, It’s About that Time Again!
Deborah Odagbodo
As a student, advising is vital to your academic success. Getting proper advising ensures a timely graduation and can clear a path of what to do afterwards. Students often times do not maximize the potential of their advisors. Some just go to the session because the school places a hold on their account, and they are not allowed to register for upcoming classes until that hold is lifted.
You may need to do a few things to ensure you are making the best use of your time with your advisor:
Schedule your appointment with your advisor well in advance. Do not wait for the registration rush. Set yourself apart from all of the other students and schedule your appointment first. This will safeguard you from missing your enrollment time because of the hold on your account.
Bring your academic requirements that can be found on your PeopleSoft account and a completed advising form. These documents will help make sure you and your advisor are on the same page about what classes you have taken and what you still need to fulfill.
Bring an electronic working Degree Completion Plan. So you and your advisor can make changes to it on the spot in case you find out new requirements or classes.
Have academic and career questions for your advisor. Advisors are knowledgeable and have connections inside and outside of the university. They often have seen many of their advisees go through the same classes you are preparing for and may have tips to help. Some have actually worked in the industry and are well-informed about the options you have upon graduation.
If you have additional questions that your advisor cannot answer, the College of Business and Economics has some resources to help. Student Consultants are trained peer advisers who advise fellow students on academic matters like required courses, class selection, graduation planning and more. They offer a student's point of view, making the advice relatable and understandable.
Student Consultants and faculty and staff advisors will be tabling at the end of October in Stephens Hall to answer any questions you may have, the dates are below.
You may need to do a few things to ensure you are making the best use of your time with your advisor:
Schedule your appointment with your advisor well in advance. Do not wait for the registration rush. Set yourself apart from all of the other students and schedule your appointment first. This will safeguard you from missing your enrollment time because of the hold on your account.
Bring your academic requirements that can be found on your PeopleSoft account and a completed advising form. These documents will help make sure you and your advisor are on the same page about what classes you have taken and what you still need to fulfill.
Bring an electronic working Degree Completion Plan. So you and your advisor can make changes to it on the spot in case you find out new requirements or classes.
Have academic and career questions for your advisor. Advisors are knowledgeable and have connections inside and outside of the university. They often have seen many of their advisees go through the same classes you are preparing for and may have tips to help. Some have actually worked in the industry and are well-informed about the options you have upon graduation.
If you have additional questions that your advisor cannot answer, the College of Business and Economics has some resources to help. Student Consultants are trained peer advisers who advise fellow students on academic matters like required courses, class selection, graduation planning and more. They offer a student's point of view, making the advice relatable and understandable.
Student Consultants and faculty and staff advisors will be tabling at the end of October in Stephens Hall to answer any questions you may have, the dates are below.
- October 21: 9am-11am
- October 22: 10:30am -12:30pm
- October 23: 12:45 -3pm
- October 26: 12pm – 2pm
- October 27: 3pm -5pm