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Academic Advising During New Student Orientation at NC State
University
An orientation to the university is critical to the success
of new students. Appropriate academic advising is critical
to the orientation process.
Overview
One of the most important objectives of New Student Orientation
is to connect students with an academic adviser so they can
receive vital information regarding academic policies, procedures,
and requirements. Research has demonstrated that the advising
/ mentoring relationship students have with faculty is a
very important factor in the future success of the student.
The students’ relationship with an adviser begins during
Orientation, and continues throughout their four-year academic
career.
New
Student Orientation’s
Responsibility
NC State University is very committed to offering students
a comprehensive and responsive advising system during New
Student Orientation. At Orientation, college administrators
and representatives have an opportunity to present an academic
overview of the university, which describes the college and
degree requirements, as well as academic policies and procedures.
After the introduction to the University, students meet with
an adviser and receive more information about the selection
of general education courses as well as courses in the student’s
major of interest. It is not uncommon for individual departments
to host meetings during Orientation to provide information
about specific majors or connect students with their student
ambassadors.
A
Student’s
Responsibilities
During Orientation, students are informed that they have the
primary responsibility for planning the individual program
and meeting graduation requirements for their course of study.
This involves a) remaining current with university, college,
and departmental curriculum requirements, b) keeping informed
of academic deadlines and changes in academic policies and
c) consulting with their adviser early in their academic
career, during registration periods and at other times when
it is needed. Information about general education, university
requirements, academic policies and procedures, pertinent
campus resources and first-year developmental issues are
all components of an advising session.
Core Understanding
There is a link between effective advising and academic achievement
and therefore must be infused into the core meaning, practice
and identity of New Student Orientation.
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