Academic Advising

Academic Advising promotes undergraduate student success from orientation to graduation by encouraging students to think critically about their academic goals in order to make informed decisions. A successful advising relationship is collaborative and supports students as they learn to take ownership of their educational journey. The university values the advising relationship as a continuous dialogue and encourages students' participation in the university community, growth of ethical awareness, fulfillment of program requirements, and advancement of a career.

In the advising relationship:

Students are responsible for

• making informed decisions based on the information and advice available to them;
• arranging appointments with an advisor;
• coming to advising meetings prepared;
• knowing where to find information about their academic program;
• understanding degree requirements;
• being self-aware and reflective as they consider goals, interests, needs, etc.; and
• contacting an advisor when their academic performance falls below Marymount or program-specific standards.

Advisors empower their students to

• learn with purpose by choosing an educational plan that will complement their academic goals, strengths, and interests;
• understand the registration process and plan future semesters to complete their graduation requirements within four years;
• utilize university catalogs and technology;

• access services on campus that support their success;
• make informed decisions pertaining to their education; and
• immerse themselves in Marymount's culture of engagement that cultivates intellectual curiosity, service to others, and a global perspective.

The university is responsible for

• promoting the central role of advising and mentoring in the academic life of the community;
• assuring that advising policies are clear, that advising procedures facilitate advisor and advisee relationships, and that advising resources are available;
• providing support and recognition for academic advisors; and
• providing advisors and advisees with user-friendly information systems.