Know and complete the requirements for your degree program and Nazareth's Core
Understand and follow academic policies and procedures as published in the Undergraduate Catalog
Get to know your advisor. Schedule regular appointments with your advisor as needed; you are required to meet with your advisor at least once each semester to plan your academic program and select courses
Plan ahead and bring questions and relevant materials with you; be prepared for appointments with your advisor
Prepare a tentative course schedule prior to meeting with your advisor for course selection appointments
Know how to use technology to access academic information, such as NazNet Self Service and the UG Catalog
Be familiar with campus services and resources and use them as needed, especially if recommended by your advisor
Reflect upon your interests, abilities and educational, professional and life goals and discuss with your advisor
Monitor your academic progress
Contact your advisor if you have academic concerns or difficulties
Retain important documentation related to your academics
Check your Nazareth email regularly
For the Advisor
Get to know advisees; contact new advisees early in the semester
Post and keep office hours and inform advisees of the best way to be contacted
Know and understand Core, academic program and professional requirements, as well as Nazareth policies and procedures; help advisees to understand all of these elements
Assist advisees in reflecting upon their interests and abilities and clarifying educational, professional and life goals through active listening
Monitor advisees' academic progress and assist them in planning their programs to achieve their academic, professional and life goals
Inform advisees of appropriate campus resources, support services and educational opportunities
Encourage advisees to meet with the advisor before problems arise
Learn advising procedures, tools and technology by reviewing advising materials and/or attending advisor training opportunities
Understand and follow Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations
Maintain digital advising notes and/or advisement file for each advisee
Support advisees' applications for educational and employment opportunities when appropriate