For a student to benefit the most from an advising session, they must:

• Be familiar with the advising process
• Be familiar with university and program requirements and course prerequisites
• Schedule an appointment to see an advisor
• Keep the scheduled appointment
• Prepare a proposed schedule of courses before meeting with the adviser
• Be respectful of the advisor's time
• Follow the advisor's recommendations
• Take advantage of Student Success Resources
• Assume ownership of and accept ultimate responsibility for your decisions