academic advising

Academic advising is a key component of a student’s successful progression through the Exercise and Health Sciences (EHS) program. During advising, students can work with an advisor to establish realistic goals and determine the best way to meet their academic needs. It is a decision-making process that promotes responsible and appropriate choices and facilitates a successful academic experience. Advising is more than just selecting courses and registering for classes; academic advising is vital to student success.

Faculty Advisors

Students are assigned to a faculty advisor who is available for consultation throughout the semester. The advisor provides guidance related to careers, resources available to aid in students’ studies, and course selection. The relationship between the faculty advisor and student involves the sharing of information which aids in the development and successful completion of educational plans.  You may meet with a faculty advisor during their advisor’s office hours or you may contact them to schedule an appointment.  Your faculty advisor is listed on the WISER system.  Assignments are also located on the third floor on the EHS bulletin board.

Student Affairs Specialist/Advisor and EHS Program Coordinator

CNHS Student Affairs Specialists/Advisors and the EHS Program Coordinator are available to meet with all students regarding the interpretation of College and institutional requirements, policy issues, and to make student referrals to appropriate resources. 

These roles provide guidance related to course selection and makes referrals to appropriate campus resources.

Your Responsibilities

Each semester you are required attend an open advising session during pre-registration to review the following semester’s class selection.  These dates and times will be scheduled and communicated before the actual registration period begins.

In addition, you should:

• Know who your advisor is and consult with him/her when:

You are having difficulty in a class

You have questions about policies, procedures, etc.

You are having personal difficulties that hinder your academic performance

• Know and adhere to the requirements of the degree program.

Use the degree audit (available on the WISER system), degree check sheet and the University Catalog to chart your academic path. Final responsibility for meeting degree requirements rests with you.

• Bring a copy of your degree audit to all advising appointments.

• Check your university e-mail account at least weekly.

• Seek out information about careers in your area of study.

• Be familiar with services on campus designed to help you be successful.  Use them.

• Get information from reliable sources.  Know where to find University deadlines and procedures.