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Advisor/Student Responsibilities

Academic Advising is an educational process that, by intention and design, facilitates students' understanding of the meaning
and purpose of higher education and fosters their intellectual and personal development toward academic success and lifelong
learning. (NACADA, 2004)

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact an advisor.

Advisor responsibilities - what you can expect from an advisor

Understand and effectively communicate the degree options, graduation requirements, COED admission requirements, and
university and COED policies and procedures.

Be available to answer questions through scheduled individual or group meetings and/or e-mail.

Assist you in choosing a degree that is consistent with your strengths.

Assess your academic performance and monitor and accurately document your progress.

Provide you with information about and strategies for utilizing the available resources and services on campus.

Maintain confidentiality based on the guidelines of FERPA.

Student responsibilities - what an advisor will expect from you

Accept responsibility for your academic decisions, plans and progress.

Be knowledgeable about university and College of Education programs, policies and procedures (Undergraduate Catalog).

Make contact with an advisor every semester for clearance.

Understand that only in an appointment can your file be accurately evaluated to assess your academic progress.

Come prepared to each appointment with questions or materials for discussion and ask questions if you do not understand
an issue or have a specific concern.

Read your UT Arlington e-mail and use it as the official means of communication with UT Arlington faculty and staff.

Enroll in the courses you and the advisor agreed upon based on your educational objectives.

Follow through when referred to appropriate campus resources.

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