Academic Advising Essentials
This academic year, this workshop will be divided into 4 separate topical sessions to allow for focused information and exchange in each area. Connecting participants to useful resources (both person(s) and web-based) will also be a goal for each session. Most importantly, we will encourage questions and want you to share your knowledge and ideas through discussion!
All academic advisors and student success professionals are invited to participate in the live event. No RSVP is required. Each session will also be recorded and posted on this page within 5 business days of the scheduled date.
Academic Advising Essentials
Academic Advising & Meeting with Students
Our focus will be on why academic advising is important, what are the foundations of advising, how to conduct your advising meetings (including for general advising, dropping a class, and scheduling/registration), and making effective referrals.
Understanding UNIFI
We will review the new UNI Foundational Inquiry (UNIFI) program with focus on learning area requirements and policies, courses, and the opportunity for students to earn General Education certificates.
Reading the Advisement Report
Take a walk with us through the advisement report as well as discuss policies related to graduation requirements, undergraduate academic standing, and transfer credits.
- PowerPoint - Reading the Advisement Report (pdf)
- Zoom Recording - Reading the Advisement Report (YouTube)
- Viewing an Advisement Report using Advisor Center - Job Aid
- Academic Advising Report - Office of the Registrar
Scheduling & Registration
We will address scheduling/registration through the questions of what information students should know, how they plan for registration, and what happens at their registration date/time. Using and viewing the student information system (SIS) from both the advisor and student side will be integrated into this session.