	HNU Home \| Alumni \| Campus Safety \| Cushing Library

About HNU President's Office HNU at a Glance News The HNU Difference Mission History Campus Map Directions Public Events Calendar Strategic Plan 2012 Employment Contact HNU Academics Undergraduate Programs Degree Completion Programs for Adults Graduate Programs Affiliated Programs Teacher Apprenticeship Program Academic Calendar University Catalog Registrar's Office and Student Resource Center Advising and Learning Resources Articulation Information Academic Affairs Office Cushing Library Faculty Admissions First Year Students Degree Completion Programs for Adults Graduate/Credential Students Transfer Students Nursing Students International Students Early Admit Program Tuition and Fees Student Financial Assistance VA Yellow Ribbon Program Athletics Intercollegiate Sports – HNU Hawks AD’s Corner Athletics Accomplishments Facility Information Summer Camps Student Life Orientation Health and Wellness People Bookstore The Public Market Dean's Office Safety Student Handbook Student Resource Center Student Success Center International Student Services Career Center Students of Concern Committee Commencement Resources For... Future Students Current Students Parents and Families Faculty and Staff Alumni Donors Community and Visitors Campus Safety Campus Services Campus Alerts

Academic Advising

Academic Advising
Academic Planning
Change of Major/Minor
Athletic Scheduling
Schedule Change Form

Documents

Advising Checklist (PDF)
Registration Planning Worksheet (PDF)

Academic Advising

The Division of Academic Affairs in consultation with the Division/Department Chairpersons assigns an academic advisor to each undergraduate student. Advisors work with students to help them develop an individual academic plan that that meets their academic goals and fulfills the graduation requirements for both the general education and their majors.

Academic advisors are readily available to assist students in meeting their academic responsibilities; however, they also expect students to be proactive in his/her academic planning. To this end, students are encouraged to get to know their academic advisors and to become familiar with the graduation requirements for both their major and their general education. Together the advisor and student work to design a balanced academic program.

Incoming freshmen and transfer students who are undecided about their major, and who have less than 30 units, are assigned to staff in the Advising Center who can assist them with their campus and academic transitional needs. Students who have declared a major are assigned an advisor in their discipline who may be either a faculty member or a professional academic advisor in the Advising Center. In all cases students have access to faculty in the major for mentoring and discipline specific guidance.

Back to the Top

Academic Planning

Students are responsible for contacting their academic advisors to setup appointments for registering for courses and for making changes to their schedule. Early planning will ensure a proper sequencing of courses, and will assist students in completing their degree program in a timely manner. Students who drop courses, thereby reducing their course load, may require a longer period of time to complete their degree.

Students pursing a related fields, self-designed, or double major are assigned a major advisor for each discipline coordinator of their intended minor regarding a proper course of study.

In addition to helping students complete their major course of study, academic advisors also counsel students regarding academic success, graduate school and career options. Advisors assist students in finding additional academic and non-academic resources both on and off campus to enhance their educational experience and personal growth.

Back to the Top

Change of Major/Minor/Advisor

Students decide to change their advisor and/or major for a variety of reasons-their interests change, they declare or change their major, and/or they find that their needs are more appropriately met by a different advisor. Click here for the form.

Back to the Top

Athletic Scheduling Information

The information contained on this document is for use by student athletes and their academic advisors to plan academic schedules. Click here for the document.

Back to the Top

Links