Advisor-Advisee Responsibilities
Academic advising is a reciprocal relationship between academic advisors and advisees.
Below is useful information regarding the expectations of advisors and advisees in the academic advising relationship.

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.