How to experience a good advising session:

The responsibility to establish an advising relationship rests with you! Plan to meet with your academic advisor on a regular basis and share the following information:

Academic and personal accomplishments prior to college entry. (high school GPA, academic awards, school and community activities)
The degree to which your expectations of college are being met/not met and why.
The major goals you hope to accomplish the first year and beyond.
Special circumstances needing consideration in your academic and career goals. (learning limitations, personal challenges, having to work for income, raising children)
Career exploration and planning issues-interests, abilities, and circumstances.
Groups and organizations you want to join and the skills you hope to gain from participation.
Career-related opportunities you would like to experience – internships, work, or volunteer.
Arrive on time for your appointment.
If you can't make your appointment, call.
Bring all materials (e.g. transcripts, Degree Progress Report, AP scores, etc.)
Come prepared with questions.

If you have other questions about academic or career advising, e-mail us at academic@boisestate.edu or phone us at 426-4049.

This web page was last updated August 2005