Advising - Academic

The purpose of academic advising is to facilitate the intellectual and personal development of our students, to enhance their academic performance and to ensure student’s progress toward graduation by assisting them in achieving the following objectives:

• Assist students toward the timely completion of their studies through the monitoring of satisfactory academic progress as well as the identification and fulfillment of academic and career goals
• Develop a meaningful educational plan that is compatible with the student’s personal abilities and educational/career goals
• Explore academic options to make meaningful short-term and long-term decisions (e.g., elective course selection, opportunities for hybrid or online courses, etc.)
• Understand and follow the University’s policies and procedures leading to graduation (e.g., requirements for completion of Arts & Sciences courses, concentration coursework and other University requirements)
• Increase awareness of the full range of campus programs, services, and clubs
• Identify academic skills, including required certifications that may be required or will enhance career opportunities following graduation

Faculty members and Academic Program Directors are available for academic advising and also coordinate tutorial assistance. Tutoring is available at no additional cost weekdays, or by individual arrangement, for students whose academic progress is unsatisfactory.