Students have the responsibility to:

• clarify personal values, interests, abilities and goals;
• contact their advisor and schedule an appointment when required or when they need assistance;
• read the undergraduate catalog and student guide to university policies carefully, become knowledgeable, and adhere to all academic policies, procedures, and degree requirements;
• become knowledgeable and use regularly, the UDSIS system which assists them in monitoring their academic progress;
• prepare for advisement sessions and bring appropriate information and materials;
• follow through on recommendations, referrals and tasks discussed during advisement sessions; and
• accept ultimate responsibility for their academic decisions and actions.

Advisors have the responsibility to:

• mentor;
• help develop realistic educational and career goals;
• assist in planning an academic program consistent with their interests and abilities;
• assist advisees with monitoring their academic progress;
• interpret academic policies, procedures and requirements;
• aid with registration process and initiate course substitutions;
• inform advisees of special academic opportunities and make referrals to other university support services, when appropriate; and
• discuss career opportunities related to advisees academic program.