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ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS 2015 - 2016

Advising Location: Academic Achievement Center Friday 8:00a – 4:00p Advising Website: Phone: (508) 531-1214 http://tinyurl.com/bsuadvising1 Advising E-Mail: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BSUachievement Academic Achievement Center Hours: Monday 8:00a – 5:00p Tuesday 8:00a – 8:00p (front desk closes Twitter: at 5p) http://www.twitter.com/bsu_aac Wednesday 8:00a – 8:00p (front desk closes at 5p) My Advisor: Thursday 8:00a – 5:00p ______

(to be assigned at Large Group Advising, see below) IMPORTANT DATES Type of Course Classes Begin Last Day to Add / Drop Last Day to Withdraw Full Semester Courses January 20 January 27 April 8

3rd Quarter Courses January 20 January 22 February 26

4th Quarter Courses March 16 March 18 April 22

ADVISING MATTERS  Learn more about / declare your major  Plan your courses  Discuss opportunities that will enhance your college experience  Learn how to navigate the university  Connect with a Peer Advisor  If you are struggling, talk with your Academic Advisor right away!

MANDATORY ADVISING REQUIREMENTS Step 1: Large Group Advising: Intro to Advising (February 23 - 26, details TBA)  Gather information about important dates, deadlines, and tools for academic success

Step 2: Small Group Advising: Registration Basics (March 28 – April 1, details TBA)  Learn about course requirements and how to use Degree Works to map out your upcoming semester

Step 3: Draft Your Own Schedule (Early April)  Use all of the tools you now have to draft your own schedule

Step 4: Meet With Your Advisor (April)  You must be cleared by your Advisor before you can register for classes

Step 5: Register For the Upcoming Semester (April, dates TBA)

NEXT SEMESTER All students with a declared major, in Good Academic Standing, will be reassigned to an Advisor in their Major Department.

ADVISING ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ADVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES As your Advisor, you can expect me to do the following: As a student, you will be expected to do the following:

 Be accessible to you for meetings by scheduled  Complete all requirements of the Freshmen appointment. Advising Program.

 Maintain confidentiality regarding the discussions  Schedule meetings periodically with your advisor held during all advising meetings. in your first semester to develop, discuss, assess, and revise your short and long-term academic goals.

 Provide you with information and guidance on the  Arrive on time for each advising meeting and Core Curriculum as well as college policies and come prepared with your questions and procedures. appropriate materials.

 Help you to define your short and long-term goals.  Take advantage of resources on campus that will help you to meet your goals successfully.

 Encourage you to explore your personal interests  Begin to make a plan that will allow you to and values and connect them to opportunities that complete your goals within a reasonable will help you to make realistic and purposeful timeframe. decisions about your academic, career, and life goals.

 Listen to your questions and concerns and  Seek the expertise of your Advisor when you need provide you with information about and strategies assistance or have questions. for accessing campus services and online resources that will help you be successful.

INFOBEAR BASICS HOW DO I GET TO THE ADVISING WEBSITE? HOW DO I ACCESS MY DEGREEWORKS AUDIT? Go to: https://my.bridgew.edu Use Internet Explorer ONLY Click on: Departments Go to: InfoBear Click on: Academic Achievement Center Click on: Registration & Student Info Click on: Academic Advising Enter: Banner ID + PIN Click on: Student Tab Click on: Student Records Click on: DegreeWorks

DEGREEWORKS: USER GUIDES, INFORMATION, & TUTORIALS http://www.bridgew.edu/Degreeworks

- ADVISING MATTERS - Be proactive. Be prepared. Be informed.