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Academic Advising at NMU

Academic Advising at NMU. Tips for students. The Basics. What do advisers do? Help students to become “connected” to campus. Work with students to establish academic and vocational goals. Help you identify possible majors and minors. Assist students with appropriate course selection.

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Academic Advising at NMU

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  1. Academic Advising at NMU Tips for students

  2. The Basics • What do advisers do? • Help students to become “connected” to campus. • Work with students to establish academic and vocational goals. • Help you identify possible majors and minors. • Assist students with appropriate course selection. • Provide referrals to a variety of campus resources. • Who is your adviser? • You can find out by visiting my.nmu.edu • Sign in to MyNMU • Student Services tab  • View General Student Record  • Submit Current Term  • Adviser’s name will show (it’s also a link to their contact information).

  3. More Basics… • Help is available…but where? • The Academic and Career Advisement Center (ACAC) provides academic advising services to all NMU students. • Many students visit ACAC for help with major selection, career exploration, and course registration, and informal degree evaluations. • Faculty Advisers generally work with students who have declared their academic major. • For example, a Marketing major will be assigned a faculty adviser from NMU’s College of Business. • NMU’s Virtual Adviser is always available! • Can be helpful when your adviser is not immediately available. • NOT a substitute for your adviser or regularly scheduled adviser meetings. • Check it out here. • If you’re not sure where you should start, ask your Resident Adviser…they will help you get headed in the right direction.

  4. Advising is a Process… • Take an active role! • Initiate contact with your adviser early in the semester (email, phone call, office visit?) • Schedule an appointment…and plan to meet throughout the semester. • Familiarize yourself with NMU’s Liberal Studies requirements. • Download advising sheets for potential majors here. • BEFORE you meet with your adviser, THINK ABOUT: • Courses that interest you. • Do you need pre-requisites? • What “worked” well this semester? What didn’t? • What majors interest you? Do a little research. • Possible career “pathways”.

  5. During your Adviser Meeting • Be forthcoming: • Discuss what you like/dislike about your schedule. • Share academic difficulties you are experiencing. • Know what you don’t want. • Try and be specific about what you do want. • What’s the big picture? • Ask about: • Holds on your account. • Job-shadowing opportunities. • Internships. • What’s your academic standing? • The next meeting. • Be open: • Be open to suggestions, consider new ideas and approaches. • Consider alternative course options. • Don’t be offended is you are encouraged to use campus resources (All-Campus Tutoring, The Writing Center, etc.)

  6. Both the adviser and student are responsible for contributing to a successful advising relationship. • Do your best to be prepared for meetings with your adviser. • Advising is a process…give it the time and attention it deserves. • A solution-oriented approach is essential to a positive advising experience. Remember:

  7. This presentation is the property of Northern Michigan University’s Academic and Career Advisement Center. It may not be reproduced without written consent. (www.nmu.edu/acac)

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