Northern Illinois University

College of Business - NIU

Student/Advisor Responsibility

Student Success through Effective Advising


A Collaborative Effort

Academic advising is a mutual responsibility of the student and the academic advisor...

STUDENT Responsibility
ADVISOR Responsibility
Become knowledgeable about your degree and graduation requirements.
Support you in your efforts to learn about degree and graduation requirements.
Make and keep an advising appointment each semester.
Be available for appointments on a regular basis.
Prepare for advising appointments by having questions ready and DARS in hand.
Explain major requirements, help with registration, and aid in course selection and class scheduling.
Ask for help when necessary and in a timely manner, and recognize problems cannot be solved without some action.
Discuss any problems with you to seek solutions and make referrals when necessary.
Make decisions regarding your academic and career goals.
Discuss with and assist you in achieving your academic and career goals.
Create plans to fulfill your goals.
Listen to and review your plans, suggesting alternatives if necessary.
Seek and take advantage of resources to enhance your education and career goals.
Provide information on resources and opportunities.
Act in an ethical, responsible, and professional manner.