Students can expect their academic advisor to:

• Effectively communicate the curriculum and graduation requirements for your program and university and college academic policies and procedures
• Encourage and guide students as they define and develop realistic goals Encourage and support students as they make academic progress according to their educational plans
• Provide students with information about strategies for using the available resources and services on campus
• Assist students in understanding the purposes and goals of higher education and its effects on their lives and personal goals
• Monitor and accurately document students’ progress toward meeting their goals Be accessible for advising students in meetings either in groups or individually during posted office hours, telephone, e-mail, or web access.
• Assist students in gaining decision making skills and skills in assuming responsibility for their educational plans and achievements
• Maintain confidentiality
• Assist students in working closely with their professors and refer you to appropriate university sources as assistance is needed