Academic Advising information for Advisors
Academic advising is a developmental process in which an advisor assists students to identify, develop, and clarify an educational plan and career and life goals consistent with their (the students’) abilities, interests, skills, and values. Advisors are encouraged to participate in
professional development workshops.
The Goals of Academic Advising
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA)
The Academic Advising Office encourages all undergraduate day advisors to consider joining NACADA, become familiar with and utilize the association’s network and resources for continuous professional development and improvement of advising practices and adopt the spirit and intention of their Statement of Core Values.
Program Planning Sheets
When meeting with your advisees, make sure you have the most recent copy of their program planning sheet. Copies of program planning sheets can be obtained from the Registrar's Office. Note: Should students decide to change their majors, they are subject to the requirements of the current year program planning sheet. It is important to review any change in program requirements with students before they make a decision to change their major.
Southern New Hampshire University trains intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities.
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Academic advising is a partnership and both the advisor and advisee have certain responsibilities that when followed create the conditions for a successful advisor/advisee relationship.
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Good and effective advising is good and effective teaching. As an institution and faculty that takes pride in and are committed to excellence in teaching, we must be equally committed to excellence in our roles as academic advisors.
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Employees may be contacted by parents, significant others, family members, etc.for information about a student. It is a violation of federal law to discuss a student’s personal or academic information (grades, attendance, etc.) unless the student authorizes you to disclose the information by signing a
Student’s Authorization for Disclosure of Non-Directory Information form.
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Students look to academic advisors for accurate information and interpretation of university policies and procedures. It is incumbent upon all advisors to have a basic knowledge and understanding of university, school, and department academic guidelines, policies, and procedures. Academic advisors are not expected to know every policy and procedure at the university and as needed should contact and seek clarification from the Academic Advising Office staff and/or other appropriate individuals and departments.
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Students expecting to graduate from the university are required, at a minimum, to successfully complete the university B.A./B.S. Core, school core, major requirements for their respective program.
Note: Students pursuing associate’s degree programs are held to a subset of the requirements for a bachelor’s degree.
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