Matthew Lange | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Requirements for Advising

ADVISING PHILOSOPHY

Advising is most effective when it is viewed as an on-going process in
which the students and the advisors work as partners. Students must
conscientiously work with their advisors in order to develop comprehensive
academic plans that lead to successful career planning. Ultimately, students
have the responsibility for their own educational plans and for monitoring
all requirements for graduation.

ADVISING RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENTS are responsible for developing their educational plans by

Taking initiative to seek advising
Monitoring their course of study
Understanding and fulfilling all degree requirements
Using appropriate student services

ADVISORS are responsible for providing guidance to students by

Providing accurate information on requirements and policies
Helping students evaluate their academic success and choice of major
and minor
Supporting and encouraging students as they work to meet their
goals
Making appropriate referrals to student services

A thirty minute advising appointment should be scheduled to discuss the registration process and course recommendations for the next semester along with degree requirements and University probation and progression standards.

THINGS TO BRING TO YOUR ADVISING APPOINTMENT

A copy of your Advising Report (AR) from the WINS System
Your copy of the German major/minor checklist
A list of possible classes for the following semester entered into the schedule chart
If you still need a course labeled Diversity, GL/GM, or GA, GE, GH, GI, GS, click on the previous links. Note that the bolded courses on the first two groups are offered in the upcoming semester.
Your copy of Windows to UW-Whitewater
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