Academic advising goes well beyond assisting students with their semester schedule of classes. The role of the academic advisor includes, but is not limited to:

• Helping the student define his or her academic, intellectual, personal and career goals.
• Identifying courses and experiential learning opportunities that will help the student to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Being available and accessible to advisees and working with faculty to monitor students’ academic status.
• Referring students to appropriate campus resources, including personal counseling when appropriate.
• Encouraging awareness of and involvement in cultural and social opportunities on campus for students.
• Learning the policies and requirements for graduation and clearly communicating them to advisees so that they will not be deficient in any university, college or departmental requirements.