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The academic advisor plays an important role in guiding and supporting their advisees towards successfully achieving their academic goals. For most programs, students must consult with and obtain the approval of an academic advisor in the development of their schedules for each term and when changing registration (adding or dropping) after the first week of classes. Students can also consult their advisor for clarification of academic policies and procedures and when contemplating changes in their program or curriculum.

It is important for advisors to keep abreast of changes in University policies and procedures, as well as being familiar with their program curricula, program policies, and graduation requirements. Advisors should also be familiar with the various support services available on campus and be reasonably available to their advisees in person, via phone or email.

Advisors are typically full-time faculty within the advisee’s graduate program and assigned upon matriculation. A good advising relationship requires that both the student and the advisor be comfortable with each other. Students who are uncomfortable or dissatisfied with their advising relationship may request a change of advisor by contacting their program chair.

Students can determine who has been assigned as their advisor by reviewing the Student Record in My Portal. Students should meet with their advisor at least once per term, prior to registering for classes or as required by their program's requirements. Advisors should also review their progress towards degree completion by running their Degree Evaluation (in My Portal). Students can also review degree requirements in the University catalog. 

Advisors, counselors, faculty and administrative staff may assist students by explaining requirements and procedures in individual instances. However, students are responsible and accountable for knowledge of the requirements, procedures and regulations set forth in the catalog. A student's catalog term can be found on the Student Profile in My Portal. 

Helpful questions to ask your advisee during an advising session

• How are things going for you this semester?
• Do you have a class that you are having struggles with?
• What other obligations (e.g. job, family responsibilities) do you have? If so, how many hours each week? Have you experienced difficulty in balancing these with your academic responsibilities?
• Are you an athlete?  If yes, what sport... and are there practice times we need to try to avoid?
• Student Support Resources: Are there any resources on campus you want to know more about? They are free!  See University Resources on this website below.
• For students set to graduate: check that they have applied for graduation and ask if they have rsvp’d for commencement. 
• What questions haven’t I asked that would be helpful for us to talk about before we finish?

International Students

International students must be full-time.
Graduate students must be registered for 9 credit hours of degree-required courses (or take courses that will result in a full load.)
Students do not need to be full-time in their final semester. Note: if student only registered for one course, it may not be online.
International students may register part-time or take vacation in the Summer term, if the Summer term is generally an off-term for other students in the program.

Online Courses

International students may only take one online course per semester towards full-time enrollment.
With advisor approval, students may take more than one online course, as long as the student would be considered full-time without including the additional online courses. (For example, a graduate student could take 6 credits in class and 6 credits online)

Dropping Courses

International students should consult with the International Student Office before dropping any courses.

Students use My Portal to register, drop, and withdraw from courses during the published deadlines.

If a student has a hold preventing them from completing their request online, they can use an Advising and Registration Form. If they are looking to add into a course after the first week the instructor's signature as well as an advisor's signature is required (an override sheet is also required for closed classes). Dean's Office signatures are required on late adds, but not for drop/withdrawal forms.

Students may drop/delete a course in My Portal until the semester begins. After the first week of classes Advising and Change in Registration Form form is required. The form must be signed by the Dean's Office and then be processed by the Office of the Registrar.

If a course is dropped during the 100 percent refund period no record of enrollment for the individual course will appear on the student’s transcript. The 100 percent refund period varies by the length of the course. In courses that are four weeks or longer the drop needs to take place by Day 7 of the semester or part of term. In course that is less than four weeks long, the drop needs to occur on the first day of the class.

Students who withdraw after the 100 percent drop period through 75 percent of the course taking place will receive a "W" as a final grade for each course dropped. The last day to withdraw specific to each course section is listed in the Schedule of Classes. The course remains on the student's grade report and transcript with a W, but will not be counted in hours attempted or the GPA calculation.

Students may not withdraw during the last 25 percent of the course. No withdrawal may be processed after the end of the class.

In most programs, students do not have to be consecutively enrolled in order to for their student record to remain active. A student can "sit-out" for four semesters before they have to submit an Application for Readmission.

There are programs that require consecutive enrollment. Students will want to speak with their academic advisors to discuss options for taking a semester off, if necessary.

Any changes to the student's academic program requires a Change in Program form. The student should complete the form and obtain the signatures from the Dean's Office for their new program.

Full time enrollment status is considered 9 or more credit hours for graduate students. There are some exceptions to the full-time/part-time rules for co-op assignments, some clinical assignments, dissertation credits and some intensive English courses. Courses that are considered full-time regardless of credit hours can be found in the Schedule of Classes in the search features.

International students on a student visa and athletes must remain enrolled full time in degree required courses to maintain their status. These students must consult with International Services Office or Athletics before making any changes to their schedule.

Students who are receiving financial aid as full-time students may also jeopardize their financial aid by dropping below full-time status. Please consult with your financial aid counselor before dropping a course. 

Current students and recent graduates can get an enrollment verification through their My Portal account by using the National Student Clearinghouse link from the Student Profile. An enrollment certificate shows their enrollment status for a particular semester or for their enrollment history at 蘑菇视频.  This information can only be obtained after the add/drop period for a semester.

Faculty and advisors should not provide enrollment verification letters.

If students are experience personal issues and need assistance, please review the Student Support and Assistance with Personal Challenges information above. If the student is having financial difficulties, have the student contact their financial aid counselor for options and assistance.

For other issues. the assistant or associate dean from the college or school or chair or director of the program in which student is enrolled are typically an excellent source of information for students. They also are aware of other contact persons throughout the University who can serve as a resource to the student.

• Advising and Registration/Change in Registration Form
• Advising Worksheet Grid
• Application for Graduation - students apply online in their My Portal account
• Change or Correction of College/Program/Advisor
• Course Override Permission (SFASRPO)
• Incomplete Grade Petition
• MIGS Graduate Student Guest Application

• FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Satisfactory Academic Progress in Financial Aid

• Center for Career and Professional Development
• Dean of Students Office
• 蘑菇视频 Student Handbook
• Information Technology Services (ITS)
• International Services Office (ISO)
• Institute for Leadership and Service
• Personal Counseling
• Student Health / Wellness Center
• Student Support Services
• TRIO Support Services
• Veterans
• Writing Center

Additional Resources: 

• University Catalogs
• Tuition and Fee Schedule
• Academic Calendar