Academic Advisors work collaboratively with students at all levels from diverse backgrounds to identify, develop, implement, and attain meaningful educational and personal goals.听For information visit CU's .听
Advising Hours
Monday 鈥� Friday, see聽Buff Portal Advising聽for appointment availability and walk-in hours.
Make an Advising Appointment
Please visit the聽College of Arts and Sciences Advising Website for general information.
First-year students will be assigned to a first-year academic advisor.听You can find your academic advisor at
To make an appointment with your assigned advisor, please visit uff Portal Advising.
Advising Team
Advising Objectives
Objectives to Academic Advising
- Assisting聽students in acquiring information to enable them to formulate and complete their academic goals
- Referring聽students to myriad of services, support systems, and informational resources available
- Teaching聽students that discovering knowledge, personal responsibility, independence, and mutual respect are essential elements of a liberal arts education
Responsibilities and Expectations in an Advisor-Student Partnership
| Advisor | Student |
|---|---|
| Explain the university's curriculum, requirements, policies, and procedures when needed | Become knowledgeable about college programs, policies, schedules/deadlines, and procedures |
| Encourage and guide students to define and develop realistic education goals | Clarify personal values and goals |
| Assist students with planning programs consistent with their abilities and interests | Participate proactively in the decision-making process. |
| Listen carefully to questions, concerns, and confusions. | Review the DARs audit prior to each appointment |
| Apprise students of available resources and job/internship opportunities | Follow through on suggested actions, resources, or referrals. |
| Review degree progress with students | Keep a personal record of academic progress |
| Discuss the relationship between academic preparation and the work world | Accept responsibility for academic decisions and performance |
Hints for making the most of the Advising Resources:
- Plan to see your advisor periodically throughout your academic career; plan ahead for scheduling appointments for registration and graduation.
- Come to your appointment prepared: know what's been completed according to your DARs audit, know what's left to complete, know what courses fulfill a CORE requirement, etc. Bring your academic advising folder/notebook with you to each appointment; treat advising materials as you would for a class.
- Research available resources ( Degree Audit, Catalog, etc ) when you have a question prior to asking the advisor. Learn to answer your own questions rather than relying on the advisor.
- Be pro-active: don't wait for a crisis before contacting your advisor.
- Pay attention to all CU emails. This is the official line of communication from the university as well as the advisors.