• clarify your personal values, interests, abilities and goals;
• contact your advisor and schedule an appointment when required or when you 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 you in monitoring your 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 your academic decisions and actions.

Advisors have the responsibility to:

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