For the Advisee
Some things to make your advisor/advisee relationship easier:
- Contact and keep in touch with your advisor.
- Become familiar with your advisor's office hours or schedule.
- Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel an appointment.
- Be willing to discuss concerns regarding schoolwork, study habits, academic progress, etc.
- Be open to discussions concerning careers and selection of appropriate courses.
- Be willing to search out and use other sources of information.
- Clarify some of your personal values and goals prior to sessions with your advisor.
- Be prepared; have the necessary forms, and have an idea of the type of schedule you desire.
- Become knowledgeable about policies, procedures, and requirements.
- Accept responsibility for the decisions to be made and the outcomes thereof.
If it is necessary to drop in to see your advisor without an appointment, try to do so at a time when he/she is free, avoid the busiest time of the day, and allow plenty of time in case you have to wait. Your advisor will have office hours posted on his/her door.
The first and last two weeks of each semester are the busiest for your advisor; please schedule appointments.
Working effectively with your advisor takes time and effort; the interaction is worthwhile. Enjoy it!
