Objectives • Three Things to Remember • Expectations in Advising • General Education
Three Things to Remember • Students meet with advisors at least once a semester • Meet early! • September/October in the Fall • February/March in the Spring • Your advisor is a resource
Advising is a Collaborative Relationship As a student at SIUE, you can expect your advisor to: • Discuss your life and career goals, and help you identify major options • Help plan your coursework to make the most of your time • Provide resources and campus referrals that will maximize your success • Help with your adjustment to university life • Assist you through your college experience. Our goal is to get you to graduation!
Two Tier System of Advising • The majority of students start in undeclared status. • Advisors in the Office of Academic Advising, SOAR and Honors assist students exploring majors and minors. • Upon meeting the declaration requirements for their majors, students move on to advisors in the major department.
General Education • Encourages students to develop written and oral communication skills, as well as critical thinking and reasoning skills • Provides a broad knowledge base • Exposes students to diverse subjects and populations Foundations, Breadth, Experiences and Interdisciplinary Studies
At some point during your first semester, you may feel like this‌
And if you think this‌
Remember the Three Things? • Meet with your advisor at least once a semester • Meet early! • Your advisor is a resource
Your advisor is here to help you get here‌