Advising Expectations

Your advisor is there to help, but you have the ultimate responsibility for your own academic planning and progress.

• Academic Advising Syllabus
• The Do's and Don'ts of Advising

What You Are Expected to Do

• Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions (or in-actions) that affect your educational progress and goals
• Learn the Wichita State University and Barton School of Business policies and procedures
• Become knowledgeable about requirements for a degree, majors, and/or minors
• Ask questions if you do not understand an issue or have a specific concern

Advising

• Schedule an advising appointment each semester
• Bring your WSU Shocker Card when you check-in for advising appointments
• Be on time for your advising appointment
• Come prepared with your professional portfolio, including your study plan and copies of transfer transcripts
• Be honest with your adviser about your academics
• Discuss your situation, plans, and goals with an open mind
• Enroll in the courses for which you and your academic adviser have determined will meet your educational objectives