Expectations and Outcomes

STUDENT + ADVISOR = GREAT PARTNERSHIP

Students can expect their Advisor to:

• Explain college and major requirements.
• Discuss students’ academic performance.
• Assist students with major exploration and interpreting degree requirements.
• Empower students to advocate for themselves.
• Support students with academic issues and personal concerns.
• Provide a safe, inclusive environment.
• Provide detailed knowledge and guidance about the standards and program(s) they advise.
• Help guide students through their plan of study and give advice about course requirements.
• Inform students of the required prerequisites for subsequent courses in their program.
• Assist with long- and short-term goal setting.
• Talk with students about their strengths, interests, and abilities.
• Establish a positive working relationship to help students feel welcome at Purdue.
• Teach students how to analyze information and make well-informed decisions throughout their academic career.
• Educate students on various policies and procedures necessary to navigate the University.
• Inform students of their responsibilities in the advising process.
• Refer students to additional campus resources or services as needed.

Advisors expect students to:

• Know your advisor’s name, office location, and email address.
• Inform your advisor if you have an interest in research internships, study abroad, and/or experiential learning so you can plan in a timely manner.
• Check your Purdue email daily.
• Be open to exploring new opportunities that may challenge you.
• Develop realistic short- and long-term educational and career goals.
• Familiarize yourself with the variety of campus resources and services.
• Notify your advisor of any academic difficulties or changes in your program or career interests.
• Meet with your advisor at least once a semester and come prepared with any questions you may have.
• Prepare for advising appointments by researching course offerings and requirements.
• Continuously review your degree requirements and monitor your academic progress.
• Be informed of Purdue policies and procedures. Be proactive in your education; seek help at the first sign of concern!
• Accept the fact that you may struggle in some classes; this is to be expected.
• Work hard and remember to communicate with your advisor!

Outcomes

Academic Advising at Purdue will …

• Assist students in assessing their interests and abilities, examining their educational goals, making decisions and developing short-term and long-term plans to meet their objectives.
  • Students will identify fields of study that are consistent with their interests, abilities and life goals.
• Provide accurate and timely information about degree requirements and institutional policies, procedures, and courses so students can select appropriate courses and other educational experiences.
  • Students will develop and implement a meaningful educational plan.
• Evaluate and monitor student academic progress and empower students to demonstrate self-direction and self-sufficiency in the achievement of their educational goals.
  • Students will know how to locate University policies and procedures regarding registration, academic standing and student conduct.
  • Students will identify and utilize resources independently to evaluate their progress toward degree completion.
• Make students aware of and refer to educational and institutional resources and services (e.g., internship, study abroad, honors, service-learning, research opportunities, adaptive services, academic success center).
  • Students will know where and how to access appropriate support services to accommodate their unique needs.