Knows the name and office location of his/her advisor.

Schedules appointments with the advisor and is on time for those appointments.

Has and is familiar with the undergraduate catalog and semester schedule bulletin.

Is prepared for each advisement session (has identified questions or concerns, brings a list of proposed courses and times to an advance registration appointment).

Discusses long-range goals including choice of major and career aspirations.

Knows academic requirements for continued enrollment and graduation.

Asks questions about policies, procedures, or requirements that are not understood.

Obtains, completes and processes all necessary forms with signatures required for registration, schedule changes and degree program within specified deadlines.

Meets course prerequisites and selects specific course sections.

Consults with the advisor before changing an agreed-upon selection of courses.

Consults with the advisor with concerns related to academic progress, a change in program, courses to be taken at another institution, withdrawal from courses and withdrawal from the university.

Makes final decisions and is actively responsible for his/her academic career.

Keeps copies of his/her relevant academic records.