Information about the Academic Advisor's Role
The academic advisor's role is to:
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Help the advisee to understand the academic and administrative processes of the university and the nature of its academic programs. The advisor also seeks to understand each advisee's particular concerns affecting academic progress. The advisor neither grants nor denies administrative approval for particular academic actions.
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Help the advisee to understand the expected standards of achievement and likelihood of success in certain areas of study.
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Discuss the educational and career objectives suited to the advisee's demonstrated abilities and expressed interests. The advisor helps the advisee to understand the relationships among the courses, programs, undergraduate research opportunities, internships, study abroad programs, and other academic experiences provided by the university.
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Help the advisee to plan a course of study and give advice about courses and the adjustment of course loads. The advisor will inform the advisee about the prerequisites for subsequent courses in the advisee's program.
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Refer advisees to other resources when appropriate.
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Participate in the advisor training sessions provided by each college or department to keep informed and current.
The above information is from the Academic Policies, Rules and Procedures for Students.