As the semester begins...

		Post your office hours
		Review current departmental advisement handbook, including any program and curriculum changes
		Look over your list of advisees in UDNotes to make communication during the semester more efficient
		Send a "Welcome Back" email to advisees informing them of your office hours by using UDNotes
		Familiarize yourself with on-campus resources and review referral tips
		Be accessible to advisees, especially during the free drop/add period. Consider extending your office hours during the first two weeks of the semester
		Make contact with new transfer advisees to review their transfer credit evaluation

At mid-term...

		Review your freshmen advisee's mid-term grade reports provided by CHEP OSSS
		Be accessible to discuss mid-term grades with freshmen advisees
		Familiarize yourself with withdrawal policies from mid-term through the end of the semester
		Be prepared to discuss withdrawal options and available on-campus resources (tutors, counselors, writing center, math lab) if a student contacts you

At registration time...

		Review registration deadlines and consider extending office hours
		Send email to advisees reminding them of registration deadlines
		Be available during your office hours
		Confirm accurate graduation term, current local address, and accuracy of academic progress report in UDSIS, when meeting with students
		Report any discrepancies on a student's academic progress report to Susan Dubil, 105 Pearson Hall

As the semester ends...

		Complete letters of recommendation requested by graduating seniors
		Return graduating advisee files to CHEP OSSS for archiving
		Rent cap and gown for commencement ceremonies
		Attend commencement ceremonies and wish your seniors well!
		Enjoy the semester break!