Preparing for your Advising Appointment
Being prepared ahead of your advising appointment is the key to a successful session. Your advisor is a partner; a guide to assist you with navigating your path at Fisk and helping to prepare you for graduate studies or the transition into your chosen career. 请注意, students are primarily for understanding and fulling all the degree 需求 of your chosen program of study.
To ensure that you capitalize on the appointment time to discuss these topics, it is crucial that students arrive to their session with a clear understanding of their degree 需求 and have a general plan for the next semester’s courses.
To prepare for your session, please consider the following tips:
研究并做好准备
You are expected to be aware of the university policies, 需求, 和程序, so do your homework in advance. Familiarize yourself with the academic bulletin and academic calendar to keep abreast of policies, 重要的日子, 最后期限(e).g., last day to register, last day to drop a class, final exam dates, etc.).
Additionally, look at the course offerings in your 菲斯克学生门户网站 to choose your courses that are required for your major, 以及, classes that may be of interest as you consider your career and or graduate/professional school. Also, don’t forget to share your personal, academic, and career goals/expectations with your advisor. Collegiate advising is a two-way street.
Become Familiar with your Degree Audit (Balance Sheet)
You are responsible for the tracking of the completion of your degree 需求. Become familiar with the tracking method (e.g. balance sheet form), how to access one, and ask questions to ensure that you understand the process.
To get you started, please review your major 需求 via the programs of study page 在这里
带着问题来
Consider bringing questions with you to your advising meeting. Remember, if you don’t understand something, ask for clarity.
Initiate 联系 Early and Often
Scheduling an appointment and including your specific needs allows advisors time to research your issue and or find the answer to your question ahead of your meeting time. Remember, advising is more than just figuring out courses. 他们是一种资源. Your advisor helps you apply your classroom knowledge to outside opportunities through service projects, 研究的机会, 以及可能的实习. Ideally, you should plan to meet with your advisor 1 or 2 times per semester. Always be on time for your appointments and communicate if you need to change the date and or time.
学会自我辩护
Be honest about your circumstances and what you need to succeed. 尽早进行对话. 要积极主动!
知道你的下一步
Always leave a meeting knowing your next steps. If t在这里 are any offices/staff/faculty you need to meet with next, ensure that you have location and contact info (name/email/phone) for them prior to leaving the meeting.
跟进
Everyone is invested in your success. When an advisor refers you to a specific office or expresses concerns about your attendance or performance, be open to their concerns and suggestions and follow-through.
如何安排预约:
The Office of 学术 and 学生表现(AESP)