All undergraduate students are assigned an academic advisor. This person may be a faculty member or a full-time advisor. You are required to meet with your faculty advisor at least once each term in order to collaborate on a course schedule for the next term. You may not register for classes until you receive a RAC number (Registration Access Code) from your advisor. Students new to EKU and who attend orientation sessions are advised by faculty and staff specially trained to work with new students.

Why am I required to meet with my advisor?

With more than 120 majors, 85 minors and 2,000 course offerings, navigating those choices can be complex and challenging. Your advisor is your navigator. Your advisor is specially trained to help you plot the most efficient route from the current term through to graduation.

The advisor/advisee relationship

• Your advisor is NOT a "parent" or "enforcer" of policies
• Your advisor does NOT tell you which classes to take
• Your advisor IS a collaborator & mentor
• Your advisor IS the first point of contact for any academic problem, question or need
• Your advisor IS a resource person and may refer you to other campus support systems
• Your advisor may also assist you in selecting a career direction and/or major

Working with your advisor to schedule classes

1. Schedule an appointment with your advisor
   
   TIP: To make it easy to remember, Halloween and April Fool's Day are reminders to make an appointment. Most faculty advisors have sign-up sheets outside their office doors.
   
   
2. Print your CARES Report and review it
   
   TIP: Your advisor's name and contact information can always be found on the top of your CARES Report (the blue box in the Web CARES Report).
   
   
3. Write down a proposed list of classes for next term (do not be too concerned about days/times at this point)
4. Bring both your CARES Report & proposed class list to your advising appointment
5. Your advisor will review your proposed schedule and may suggest revisions based upon knowledge of academic policies
6. Your advisor will provide your RAC number allowing you to register for next term's classes