Prepare for Advising
Here are some tips to remember as you prepare for a productive meeting with your advisor:
Scheduling
- Schedule your advising appointment in advance. At peak times of the year, it may be difficult to get an appointment with your academic advisor at a moment’s notice.
- Show up on-time for your advising appointment. If you are unable to make your appointment, please refer to your appointment email to cancel the appointment well in advance.
- Make sure in all correspondence to provide your Â鶹´«Ã½ ID number. This is NOT the same number on your FLASHcard. If you cannot remember this, you can look it up on your FLASHLINE, My Account tab.
Preparation
- Think about your goals, major options and progress in your courses (if currently enrolled).
- Ask yourself: what are your educational and personal goals; what do you need next semester-are you thinking about internships, research; are you having difficulties with course material, or time management; are there strategies that have helped you overcome academic challenges?
- Monitor your progress towards graduation. Review your GPS Audit through FlashLine.
- Prepare a selection of courses. Include those that you would like to take and/or think you may need for your degree or transfer plan.
During Your Appointment
- Participate and be engaged in the advising process. Academic advising is a two-way street. We need to know what your educational and academic goals are in order to be able to point you in the right direction.
- Ask questions. This is your opportunity to get answers to your academic questions and/or concerns.
- Take notes. You and your academic advisor may discuss a lot of information and you can use your notes to refer back to later.