Advisor Responsibilities

• Be accessible to students through office hours and appointments.
• Know curricular requirements for degree programs.
• Assist students in identifying their educational goals, including discussing choice of major and/or minor.
• Assess students’ needs and make appropriate referrals to services.
• Monitor student progress and discuss concerns, including intervention during the current semester.
• Interpret and implement ECU policies and procedures.
• Affirm that students are ultimately responsible for their own decisions and the outcomes of those decisions.

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Student Responsibilities

• Approach the advising process with informed questions and adequate preparation.
• Proactively use the resources provided by ECU.
• Regularly check academic records and maintain current contact information through MYEC.
• Activate and regularly check university email.
• Be aware of program and degree requirements, as well as the projected date of graduation.
• Be aware of posted registration deadlines (add, drop, withdraw, and refund) and complete all registration activities within these deadlines.
• Meet with an advisor as needed during posted office hours or by appointment.
• Be respectful when communicating with others at the university.