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.