10 Important Questions To Ask Your Academic Advisor

10 IMPORTANT

QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Help you to get accustomed to college life

Refer you to available resources

Explain institutional policies, procedures, requirements and expectations

Answer general questions about courses

WHY?

KEEP YOU ON TRACK TO GRADUATE!

THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR

With you from the start until you graduate

Often have background or degree in the particular field of study

Partnership Two-way street

ACADEMIC ADVISORS ARE NOT MIND READERS

COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE!

10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…

1. What are the requirements for completing my degree?

2. Where can I get the full list of the courses that I need to graduate?

3. Can I switch majors? If so, how does switching affect graduation time?

4. Am I on track to graduate?5. How do I find out if my credits will

transfer from my previous school?6. Where is the tutoring center?

10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…

7. How do I register for my classes?8. When is the latest date to drop/add a

class and how can I do it?9. How do I dispute a grade?

10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…

10. Who can I see for personal counseling?

10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…

Don’t be shy about asking for help. It doesn’t mean you’re weak, it means you’re wise.

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Brenda BrumfieldRobert Morris University

bbrumfield@robertmorris.edu312-935-4525