Part of the Center for the First Year Experience of Dillard University

1. Volume 1, Issue 2 January 9, 2009
Jubilee Scholars Program
Center for First Year Experience
MUG
Managing Undergraduate Graduation
Spring 2009—SOAR
Managing Undergraduate Graduation (MUG) is
Special points of interest: an effort to assist first year students. Do you know your
 Location of your Academic Academic Advisor? Do you know how to select the classes
Advisor for this Semester? Is there a sequence that you must fol-
 Scheduling follow-up ap- low to graduate on time? These questions and more need
pointment with your advisor
to be answered to make sure you are Managing Under-
 Getting the information you
need graduate Graduation. You should schedule a follow-up
 Know your Rights and Re- visit your advisor during the early advisement period this
sponsibilities
semester. You should also complete the student informa-
 What can you expect from
academic advising. tion sheet and take with you any questions you have
about upcoming semesters. Student Support
Follow these easy steps to a great Spring
Services:
Semester Your Graduation
Depends
&
A Wonderful Year on it.
Inside this issue:
What You Need for Academic Advising: Step 8
Student Rights and Respon- 2
sibilities Date: Friday January 9, 2009 Bring to Advising:
Identify your Faculty Advisor 2
Time: 9:30– 3:00 p.m.
1. Completed Student Info Sheet (Optional)
Manage Ur Graduation 2 Locations:
2. Ask for and pick up a copy of Major Curriculum sheet
Business: Howard House from your division when you report for advising
DU’s Got Help 2
Education: DUICEF, 2nd Floor.
3. A copy of the course request form
Humanities: Cook Center, Room 122
Natural Sciences: Stern Hall ,Room 118 4. Registration clearance card
Nursing: Stern Hall Room 100
5. Placement card.
Social Sciences: DUICEF, 2nd Floor
Goals: Meet with advisors to discuss major and to
create a class schedule for Spring 09.

2. MUG
Student Rights and Responsibilities
It is important that you know your rights, but knowing frequently misses appointments or office hours;
your rights means you also know your responsibilities.  Notify advisor of changes of in medical, financial or
The two go hand in hand for a successful journey to personal situations that may affect your ability to
graduation. You have been reminded time and again attend class;
that you are to take ownership of your undergraduate  Keep personal records of progress towards your
experience. There are Rights for your protection and degree;
Responsibilities for your adherence.  Be familiar with the requirements for your intended
major and minor;
As a student you have the right to:
 Follow Dillard's policies and procedures when regis-
 Expect you advisor to be knowledgeable of the tering, adjusting your to schedule, as well as meet-
university and its policies; ing deadlines for drop /add of courses;
Shoot for the moon….. Even if

you miss you’ll be among the  Expect your advisor to be familiar with a variety of Be prepared for meetings with ALL material
degree programs and services available; needed;
stars!
 Expect your advisor to assist you in planning your  Follow through after advising sessions;
course of study; and  Seek to make decisions rather than allow others to
Begin with the  Expect the advisor to create an atmosphere of make decisions for you; and
openness, care and concern to foster meaningful  Seek reassignment if there are differences between
communication. you and advisor.
end in mind. As a student your Responsibilities are:
 To know and contact your advisor;
~Steve Covey Habit 2
 Schedule and keep all appointments with your
7 Habits of Highly advisor;
Effective People  Contact your Division or Dr. Morelon if your advisor
Manage Ur Graduation
Need Help?
After SOAR find your faculty advisor, DU’s got Help!! Center For The First Year Experience
get his/her contact information. You’ll need to
Writing Skills H/C 130N Jubilee Scholars Program
schedule an appointment prior to early advise-
Dillard University
ment. Keep in mind that visiting your faculty advi- Math Skills H/C 104S Dr. Henrietta Harris
sor will help you stay informed when you partici- Dean
pate in early advising and early registration.
Science Skills H/C 109N
Mr. George K. Johnson
Foreign Language Ms. Kimberly Rutherford
Emerging Faculty Fellows
MANAGE Ur GRADUATION
DUICEF 117
H/C 111S
How to Identify Your Faculty Advisor
Identifying your faculty advisor is easy as can be if Steps for locating your advisor.
you know where to look. The first place you
1. Visit Your Division
should look is Campus Web. Log into your ac-
count, click on the Academics Tab in the upper left 2. Speak with the administrative assistant
corner below you name ID and SS# and Classifica- 3. Ask for advisor’s name and contact information
tion. Look in the left upper area and there you 4. Follow-up in a few days to ensure you get the
should find a name of your advisor. WAIT! No information in time for advising
name listed there? Not to worry. See Your Fac-
In just 4 easy steps you have located your advi-
Make a plan and adhere to ulty Fellow for help in identifying your Advisor. Still
sor. You are now ready to make that important
that plan. no luck finding your advisor? In just four easy
appointment . Schedule an appointment and be
steps you can get the information. Keep this infor-
sure to have all you documents available on that
mation, it will come in Handy for Fall Registration
day.
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