Finally, he/she keeps whatever you tell him or her in strict confidence.
What are the Student’s Responsibilities during the Advising Process?
- Become familiar with the following:
Requirements for the major. Understand the format of your degree sheet. See: http://www.wku.edu/chhs/ace/undergraduate_majors.php
TopNET --Student Information System located at http://topnet.wku.edu/ . This is the system that will allow you to view upcoming classes, enroll via the web and add/drop via the web. You can also see your bursar's account and other general information about your personal account on campus.
Schedule: Understand how it is arranged. Be familiar with dates for final exams, dates for dropping/adding or withdrawing from class and enrollment periods
WKU Catalog: It has a description of every WKU course and the prerequisites for those courses. It outlines every academic regulation and every academic unit at WKU.
- Visit your advisor before your advance registration date. The best policy is to find out how and when you should make an appointment with the advisor.
- When you do come to your advising appointment, be prepared! Have a list of classes that you think you want to take and be prepared to justify why you have selected those courses. The advisor will recommend changes or make suggestions on your suggested schedule.
- Ask about a minor to compliment your major, or study abroad, leadership certificate, etc.
- Realize that advising appointments are for advisors to give you advice. If you are not prepared, the advising appointment will be frustrating for you and your advisor.
- Advising Forms can be found on the website: http://www.wku.edu/chhs/ace/forms.php
- Other advising resources can be found at: http://www.wku.edu/chhs/ace/advising.php
- Do not be afraid to ask, as we are here to guide. Good Luck!
