Advising

Academic Advising

Each student in the department is assigned an advisor. Freshman students are advised by Freshman Advisor during their Freshman Year and then transferred to a Departmental Advisor for the subsequent years. If you do not know the name of your Advisor, please contact the Human Ecology office or call extension 6056. An advisor from the Office of Retention advises students who are on probation.

Freshman Advising

All new students are assigned a Freshman Advisor.  The Freshman Advisement Program is designed to assist students in adjusting to college life.  Freshman Advisors are selected to represent each academic department. Entering freshmen will register for their first semester courses during the regular registration period. For subsequent semesters, students are urged to select courses during the early registration period. The dates for early registration and registration are listed in the Academic Calendar.  

Departmental Advising

After the freshman year, students are assigned an academic advisor in their chosen

area of study.  Advisors assist students in making adjustments to the university and provide information and guidance on career choices. Assistance is also given to students in scheduling course work in accordance with their interests, and career objectives.  Frequent advisor contact provides students with current academic information and promotes successful educational outcomes. The student is responsible for seeking adequate academic advice, for knowing and meeting degree requirements, and for enrolling in appropriate courses to ensure orderly and timely progress toward degree requirements. Students are urged to select courses during the early registration period. The dates for early registration and registration are listed in the Academic Calendar.
Transcripts of entering transfer students are evaluated prior to the registration period. Transfer students should work closely with the assigned departmental advisor to register for their first semester courses during the regular registration period.