Advisor & Student Roles

Role of an Academic Advisor

You may expect your Academic Advisor to:

Discuss major requirements and assist in the selection of appropriate coursework
Provide accurate and timely information
Discuss academic goals and ways to meet them
Make referrals when necessary (academic, career, personal)
Be knowledgeable of campus policies and procedures (or be able to find the necessary information)
Discuss the academic advising processing including the roles of the advisor and advisee
Be able to listen, understand, and respond appropriately to advisees’ concerns
Respect advisees as individuals, understanding differences in backgrounds and educational/life goals

Your Academic Advisor expects you to:

Know who your advisor is and how to contact him/her
Schedule advising appointments (whether individual or group, as designated by the advisor)
Come prepared to all advising sessions (with course lists and questions)
Contact advisor if you are unable to attend your scheduled advising session
Reschedule any missed advising meetings on your part
Follow through with any recommendations or actions discussed in an advising session
Communicate any problems, concerns, or questions that may arise to your advisor immediately
Be familiar with the online University Catalog, the ECU website, and the website for your College
Check and read your student e-mail thoroughly on a daily basis