Academic Advising Checklist |
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Make the most of academic advising sessions by following the tips listed below to prepare for advising and registration. Ultimately, you are responsible to know the requirements of the academic curriculum to complete your program but your advisor can be a tremendous resource in the process. Preparing ahead of time will make sessions run smoothly and allow more time to talk about ways to enhance your studies. What to bring to your advising session 1. Packet received from the Registrar's Office including: -Curriculum Guide 2. Tentative schedule of classes you would like to take, keeping in mind core requirements and requirements of your major. *(If you are undeclared in your major, you will want to select only core courses. If you have one or more majors in mind, keep in mind the required cores for these majors when making your selection.) 3. List of alternate courses in the event that first choice classes close before you register. 4. Marywood University Catalog, preferably from your freshman year. 5. Information on your personal schedule - work hours, athletics. 6. Any questions or concerns about coursework, academic and career plans, internships 7. Field placement information for all students with education component Things to do before your advising session _____Review the curriculum guide you received from the Registrar's Office of courses you have already taken. _____Review the Undergraduate department course sequence for your major program of study. If you are undeclared in your major, review the core requirements, keeping in mind possible majors you are considering. _____Review the Undergraduate department course sequence for your major program of study. If you are undeclared in your major, review the core requirements, keeping in mind possible majors you are considering.* (*If you are undeclared in your major, you will want to select only core courses. If you have one or more majors in mind, keep in mind the required cores for these majors when making your selection.) _____Draw up a tentative schedule of classes for the semester including both core and major courses if appropriate. _____Review the Marywood University catalog especially course descriptions and prerequisites. _____Check the Marywood University Registrar website to see what courses have closed: Students are expected to be familiar with academic policies and procedures, graduation requirements and course restrictions as printed in the Undergraduate Catalog. | |||||
Comments to the Retention & Advising Pagemaster: retentionandadvising@marywood.edu |
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