• Reading the catalog
  
• Checking the academic calendar
  
• Using the on-line course schedule to plan for the semester
  
• Setting up an Oracleweb account (they must set up their personal PIN)
  
• Meeting with their assigned academic advisor
  
• Preparing for meetings with their advisor
  
• Using degree audit (compliance report) to monitor their academic progress
  
• Submitting paperwork to appropriate offices (transcripts of all college coursework, add/drop forms, declaration of major, degree application, etc.)
  
• Maintaining and regularly checking Rockhurst email (and voicemail if on campus)
  
• Making decisions about their academic career

Advisors are responsible for:

• Helping advisees understand student responsibilities
  
• Understanding and explaining core requirements
  
• Understanding and explaining general graduation requirements
  
• Being reasonably available to advisees
  
• Preparing for meetings with advisees
  
• Assisting advisees to define and develop realistic goals
  
• Using degree audit (compliance report) for monitoring the progress of advisees
  
• Reviewing their advisees’ mid-term grades
  
• Being familiar with campus resources
  
• Making referrals when appropriate