Your Adviser will:

You Will Be Expected to:

• Guide and assist you in selecting courses

• Access, use, and check your Lyon email often

• Interpret and promote understanding of College policies, procedures and requirements

• Meet at least three times with your adviser throughout the semester and respond promptly to requests:

  • Come to each advising appointment prepared to ask questions and discuss your concerns

  • Assess your interests, abilities, values, and needs, and be ready to discuss these with your adviser

  • Discuss selection of courses with your adviser prior to registering for the next semester

• Refer you to appropriate resources as needed, including health and counseling services, tutoring, and other campus or community resources

• Develop and demonstrate personal and academic responsibility

  • Use the academic catalog, appropriate check sheet(s), and other resources to become knowledgeable of all academic requirements, policies, and procedures.

  • Be aware of important dates and deadlines (registration, drop/add, final exams, etc.) as listed on the College’s Academic Calendar.

  • Accept responsibility for decisions and actions (or inactions) which affect educational progress and goals.

• Effectively address your academic questions and concerns

• Become familiar with campus resources, including health and counseling services, tutoring, SI, etc.

• Contact you regularly through your preferred communication method (text/email) to provide updates and seek information