FPE Undergraduate Advising & Academic Support: "The Student Handbook"

Student Responsibilities in the Mentoring Process

The privileges and benefits associated with the advising program are many. However, participation also entails a number of obligations. You are responsible for preparing for each advising session and providing certain information to your mentor. A number of the items listed below fall into this category. By complying with these requirements you make it possible for your advisor to better guide and facilitate your development thus allowing you to get more out of the program. Other responsibilities listed below are more procedural in nature; nevertheless, your compliance is required to ensure the program functions smoothly.

• First and foremost, you are expected to keep your faculty advisor fully informed about your academic progress and professional development.
• You are required to meet with your faculty advisor every semester PRIOR to attempting to pre-register for the next semester.  Failure to do so will delay your registration.
• You should meet with them as early as possible prior to your registration appointment (not being able to meet with your advisor because you waited until a couple of days before your registration date will not be accepted as an excuse and consequently you may not be able to register on time.)
• Be prepared for each meeting with your advisor. For example, if you wish to discuss specific course content should first read the relevant descriptions in the “Approved Courses” section of the Undergraduate Catalog as well as viewing the more detailed departmental approved ENFP course syllabus.
• Remember, your advisor is not a mind reader. You must express your personal needs and concerns to your advisor will be better able to advise and/or direct you to appropriate UMCP resources.
• Your advisor is there to provide guidance and structure. They will facilitate your academic growth and progress but you are responsible for making decisions about your class schedule, whether or not to pursue specific educational options, which CORE electives to take, etc.