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Academic Advising 101

The Goals for Today’s Discussion 1 3 2 Resources & Important Dates An Introduction to the Department Defining the Advising Partnership

1 An Introduction to the Department

Department InformationSuccess comes from effort and hard workDepartment success storiesEnjoy LearningOpportunities in the departmentC lubs/organizationsDo not lose interest when challengedResources and support in the department

2 Advising Partnership

Impact of Advising“The quality of academic advising is the single most powerful predictor of satisfaction with the campus environment at four-year schools” National Survey of Student Engagement

Impact of AdvisingStudents who meet with their advisor are more satisfied with advising and their institution. This satisfaction leads students to: Be more likely to interact with facultyPerceive institution’s overall environment to be supportive Be more satisfied with their college experience Gain more from college in most areas

Academic AdvisingGoing to an appointment prepared to:share informationask questions Going to an appointment expecting the advisor to:create your schedulemake decisions for you IS IS NOT

Student Responsibilities Become knowledgeable about the University’s programs, policies and procedures Clarify personal values and goals Prepare a list of questions or concerns Accept responsibility for academic decisions and performance Keep a personal record of all academic progressFollow through on suggested actions and referrals

What can I expect from an Academic Advisor Talk Advising to Me Communicate the University’s curriculum, requirements, policies and procedures Help clarify options, education goals and potential Listen carefully to questions and concernsAssist with planning academic paths, abilities and interests Monitor students’ progress

3 Resources & Important Dates

Academic Advising & Course Selection October 29-November 9 Make an appointment with your advisorCheck your degree and Fredonia Foundations requirements and make a list of classes you would like to takeBring your list of classes and any questions with you to your appointment

Important Dates Aug 27 Mon First Day of Classes Aug 27-28 Mon-TuesSchedule Changes - InternetAug31FriFinal Day to DROP CoursesSept3 Mon No Classes-Labor DaySept5WedFinal Day to ADD CoursesOct11-12Thur-Fri No Classes - Fall BreakOct25ThursMid Semester Grades Available to StudentsOct-Nov29-9Mon-Fri Academic Advising & Course SelectionNov5 Mon Undergraduate Registration Begins Nov 9 Fri Final Day to WITHDRAW from Courses* Nov 19-23 Mon-Fri No Classes - Thanksgiving Break Dec 3 Mon Last Day to Completely Withdraw from the University Dec 14 Fri Last Day of Classes Dec 17-21 Mon-Fri Final Exams Dec 28 Fri Final Grades Available to Students after 3:00pm

University CatalogThis is your agreement with Fredonia, consult it frequently….it has valuable informationIncludes: Course Descriptions and PrerequisitesMajor RequirementsCollege PoliciesMinor Requirements On-line College Catalog

Common Errors Concerning the Fredonia FoundationsForgetting to consider Advanced Placement Forgetting to consider Transfer Credits Forgetting to consider prerequisites Some may be in your major Double Dipping Opportunities Abound!

Requirements to Graduate120 CreditsMinimum GPA of 2.0Completion of all required courses in the MajorCompletion of all General Education Requirements No more than 4 credit hours of P.E. coursesMinimum of 45 semester hours at Fredonia

Degree Works

Degree Works Videoshttp://www.fredonia.edu/acadadv/lafye/DegreeWorks.asp

Your Connection Videoshttp://www.fredonia.edu/orientation/eservicesvideos.asp

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