1. 10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK
YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISOR

2. THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR
 Help you to get
accustomed to college
life
 Refer you to available
resources
 Explain institutional
policies, procedures,
requirements and
expectations
 Answer general
questions about courses
WHY?

3. KEEP YOU ON TRACK TO GRADUATE!

4. THE ROLE OF THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR
 With you from the start
until you graduate
 Often have background
or degree in the
particular field of study
 Partnership
 Two-way street

5. ACADEMIC ADVISORS ARE NOT MIND
READERS

6. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNIC
ATE!

7. 10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…
1. What are the requirements for completing
my degree?
2. Where can I get the full list of the courses
that I need to graduate?
3. Can I switch majors? If so, how does
switching affect graduation time?

8. 10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…
4. Am I on track to graduate?
5. How do I find out if my credits will transfer
from my previous school?
6. Where is the tutoring center?

9. 10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…
7. How do I register for my classes?
8. When is the latest date to drop/add a class
and how can I do it?
9. How do I dispute a grade?

10. 10 IMPORTANT QUESTIONS…
10. Who can I see for personal
counseling?

11. Don’t be shy about
asking for help. It
doesn’t mean
you’re weak, it
means you’re wise.
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12. Brenda Brumfield
Robert Morris University
bbrumfield@robertmorris.edu
312-935-4525