While the Academic Advisor is there to help, you must also accept the following responsibilities:
- Be proactive and seek help and advice early in semester
- Understand role of academic advisor (full-time professional and/or faculty)
- Know how to contact your advisor(s)
- Become familiar with requirements for your major, minor, general education, and graduation
- Update your student record when necessary (e.g., change of address, phone number, etc.) using Banner Self-Service
- Know your current grade point average, enrolled credits, and earned credit hours
- Follow dates and deadlines on the academic calendar such as add/drop, withdrawal, and graduation
- Frequently check your uncc.edu Gmail account for official communication from the University
- Know that advisors are helpful and available during non-registration periods
- Schedule and arrive on time for appointments with your advisor
- Check DegreeWorks degree audit, prepare questions, and create a course schedule before meeting with your advisor
- Make notes and keep all paperwork and forms from advising sessions
- Be familiar with and utilize the Undergraduate Catalog for academic policies, procedures, course descriptions, and requirements