Student and Advisor Roles

Students are responsible for:

Reading the catalog
Checking the academic calendar
Using the online course schedule to plan for the semester
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