LAS Advising Center Advising Syllabus

This syllabus is a resource for Liberal Arts and Sciences students which describes advising at 麻豆传媒, student responsibilities for advising, and advisor responsibilities to students, as well as the registration timeline for classes in spring, summer, and fall semesters.

What is Academic Advising at 麻豆传媒?

Academic advising is an ongoing educational partnership dedicated to student academic success. 麻豆传媒 supports diverse and equitable educational experiences, encourages students to become self-directed learners, knowledgeable decision makers, professionals recognized for excellence, and global citizens who will pursue lifelong intellectual, cultural, and professional development. Both the students and the advisers have clear responsibilities for ensuring the academic partnership is successful.

Student Responsibilities

  • Schedule regular advising appointments with us each semester as needed
  • Be prepared for your appointments by keeping an advising notebook, preparing questions, and a schedule in advance (use the advising worksheet to organize and prepare)
  • Be responsible for major and career exploration, your goals, academic planning, and keeping your personal records
  • Learn and know where to find information relating to your general education, major, and college requirements, and university policies and procedures
  • Follow through on advisor referrals

Advisor Responsibilities

  • Be accessible for meeting with you via appointments, phone, email, and beyond
  • Communicate degree requirements and university policies and procedures
  • Support academic goals setting and academic planning consistent with student goals, abilities, and aspirations
  • Cultivate student decision making and accountability regarding your academic progress
  • Refer students to campus resources

Registration Timeline

Summer and fall classes:  Schedule advising appointment in March.  Registration opens mid-April.

Spring classes:  Schedule advising appointment in October.  Registration opens mid-November.

Specific semester dates are available at the Registrar's Semester and Academic Calendars page.

Who Is My Advisor?

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Center does not assign academic advisors. Each person is unique with their personality, needs, and goals. The LAS Advising Center has a diverse group of advisors and students are encouraged to meet with different advisors to find the best fit for their distinctive personality and goals.

How to Schedule

  • Call (316) 978-4757
  • Stop by 115 Grace Wilkie Hall
  • Use the scheduling links on our website

Busy schedule?  Virtual and phone appointments are also available upon request.