Come prepared to the advising sessions by being familiar with your academic program; be prepared to ask questions and take notes. Bring technology with you (computer, tablet, phone, etc.) to appointment to be able to view academic information in iROAR along with your academic advisor. Know how to access and follow your degree audit online in iROAR (see Resources section for more details on using iROAR). Be familiar with Clemson University’s Undergraduate Catalog and the policies, procedures, and degree requirements listed therein. Learn as much as you can on your own using the resources available to you as a student. Ask questions for clarification. Read and respond appropriately and in a timely manner to your academic advisor’s inquiries. Seek out your academic advisor at appropriate pre-registration times or when you have questions or concerns. Conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner. Turn off or silence your cell phone during your appointment. Arrive a few minutes early for your scheduled appointment. Conduct yourself professionally through email including identifying yourself through an email signature that includes your full name and contact info. Accept final responsibility for all decisions. Student Learning Outcomes for the Academic Advising Experience: Students should understand and use available University registration, enrollment, and academic planning resources (iROAR, Undergraduate Announcements, etc.). Students should be able to advocate for themselves in a professional manner. Students should be able to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and interests in order to make positive academic progress and/or declare a major/academic program. Students should understand their responsibilities and their advisor’s responsibilities in the academic advising process. Through a students first year of advising: After Orientation/End of At the end of Fall Semester At the end of Spring Semester Summer Understand what credits Understand how to Have a clear transfer (including AP make an appointment understanding of their and IB) to Clemson and with an advisor and degree requirements how they may apply know where the advising and what courses need toward their degree office is located to be taken in the progress coming semesters to Have met with an meet those Know how to navigate advisor for a one on one requirements iROAR; for example can advising appointment
Come prepared to the advising sessions by being familiar with your academic program; be prepared to ask questions and take notes. Bring technology with you (computer, tablet, phone, etc.) to appointment to be able to view academic information in iROAR along with your academic advisor. Know how to access and follow your degree audit online in iROAR (see Resources section for more details on using iROAR). Be familiar with Clemson University’s Undergraduate Catalog and the policies, procedures, and degree requirements listed therein. Learn as much as you can on your own using the resources available to you as a student. Ask questions for clarification. Read and respond appropriately and in a timely manner to your academic advisor’s inquiries. Seek out your academic advisor at appropriate pre-registration times or when you have questions or concerns. Conduct yourself in a professional and courteous manner. Turn off or silence your cell phone during your appointment. Arrive a few minutes early for your scheduled appointment. Conduct yourself professionally through email including identifying yourself through an email signature that includes your full name and contact info. Accept final responsibility for all decisions. Student Learning Outcomes for the Academic Advising Experience: Students should understand and use available University registration, enrollment, and academic planning resources (iROAR, Undergraduate Announcements, etc.). Students should be able to advocate for themselves in a professional manner. Students should be able to identify their strengths, weaknesses, and interests in order to make positive academic progress and/or declare a major/academic program. Students should understand their responsibilities and their advisor’s responsibilities in the academic advising process. Through a students first year of advising: After Orientation/End of Summer At the end of Fall Semester At the end of Spring Semester Understand what credits transfer (including AP and IB) to Clemson and how they may apply toward their degree progress Know how to navigate iROAR; for example can Understand how to make an appointment with an advisor and know where the advising office is located Have met with an advisor for a one on one advising appointment Have a clear understanding of their degree requirements and what courses need to be taken in the coming semesters to meet those requirements
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