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