Academic Advising Manual

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Be aware of who your advisor is.
- Know the name, office location, telephone number, and advising procedures of your academic advisor. This information can be found on your CARES Report.
Communicate with your advisor regularly.
Schedule and keep appointments with your academic advisor
- Be prompt and prepared
- Call in advance to reschedule if an appointment cannot be met.
- Inform advisor of pertinent decisions and needs.
- Actively participate in the advising process in a cooperative manner.
- Prepare for advising session and bring appropriate resources or materials.
Obtain and know appropriate information prior to an advising appointment
- Review the university policies, procedures and degree requirements.
- Be acquainted with the EKU Undergraduate Catalog, CARES Report and course schedule book.
Accept ultimate responsibility for your educational progress and career decisions.
Follow through on actions identified during each advising session.