While the Academic Advisor is there to help, you must also accept the following responsibilities:
- Pre-registration advising is mandatory for all William States Lee College of Engineering students. Students advised by staff in the Albert School of Construction are required to complete pre-registration tasks on Canvas each semester. Individual appointments with Advisors are available through Connect.
- Be proactive and seek help and advice early in the semester
- Understand the role of Academic Advisors
- Know how to contact your advisor(s) – Use Connect to schedule appointments
- Become familiar with requirements for your major, minor, general education and graduation
- Know how to reference the Undergraduate Course Catalog for degree requirements, College policies, and course descriptions
- Update your student record when necessary (e.g., change of address, phone number, etc.)
- Know your current grade point average, enrolled credits, and earned credit hours
- Follow dates and deadlines on the academic calendar (add/drop, withdrawal, and graduation)
- Be aware of all University policies and procedures regarding academic forms, probation/suspension, etc.
- Know that official communication is done through university (charlotte.edu) student email
- Know that advisors are helpful and available during non-registration periods
- Schedule and arrive on time for appointments with your advisor
- Prepare questions and a course schedule before meeting with your advisor
- Make notes and keep all paperwork and forms from advising sessions
