ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR ADVISOR

1. General information about University policies, programs available at West Georgia, the Core Curriculum, degree requirements for your major, and career possibilities.
2. Assistance in planning and scheduling each semester's program of study.
3. Awareness of the services and persons available to offer assistance when you are experiencing academic difficulties.
4. Knowledge of University regulations regarding grades and grade point averages relating to required academic progress as well as other University requirements (such as Regents Test, etc.).
5. Confidentiality of your academic record and any personal concerns/questions which may be discussed.

WHAT YOUR ADVISOR EXPECTS FROM YOU

1. An appointment made early, well before your registration date. Promptness at all your scheduled advising appointments.
2. Preparation for your advising appointment. Always have with you a pen, schedule of classes, West Georgia catalog, curriculum guide, and transfer evaluation. Have tentative schedules worked out.
3. Basic knowledge of the Core Curriculum and your academic record to date so that you can provide your advisor with the information needed to reach your goals.
4. Basic knowledge about the academic requirements and policies in the West Georgia Undergraduate Catalog.
5. Acceptance of responsibility for your choices and your decisions.
6. A willingness to ask questions and be an active participant in your educational career.