FISHER COLLEGE

Advising is an interactive relationship between an advisor and student that helps to identify, plan for, and achieve short and long term educational and career goals. Advisors empower students to make appropriate decisions with regard to his or her interests, goals, abilities, and particular degree requirements. Students may find their advisor by logging in to their MyFisher account and selecting their degree audit. The advisor's name is printed on the top portion of the degree audit.

How can my advisor help me?

Students and advisors work together in a variety of ways.

• To drop or add a course
• To withdraw from a class
• To explain the results of your placement exam
• To receive approval for registration
• To assist with course selection
• To discuss changing your major
• To provide academic and career advice

The Advising Partnership

Your advisor will be able to help you in many ways.

• Your advisor will have office hours. Advisors post office hours on their office door. They are also posted on the Academic bulletin board in the College Mall.
• Your advisor will help you select your courses each semester.
• Your advisor will maintain records of your work. They will follow your academic progress and they will help you find the resources you need when academic difficulties arise.
• Your advisor can answer questions about educational experiences and opportunities outside the classroom.

To help built a positive relationship:

• Come prepared to your advising appointments.
• Make appointments in advance and keep your appointments.
• Be proactive! Take initiative to meet with your advisor to talk about your educational plans.
• Keep your advisor informed about any problems you are having, such as illness or family difficulties. If you are doing poorly, talk to your advisor about your situation as soon as possible.
• Keep copies of all your academic records and copies of any forms you have completed, such as registration forms and withdrawal forms.
• Take advantage of the advising relationship to build a long-term collegial relationship. Advisors are often a source for letters of recommendation for scholarships, jobs, or graduate school applications.