Academic Advising is central to the educational mission of Adelphi University. Advisement is a continuous process that begins with Freshman Registration and culminates in graduation. It challenges and supports students as they examine, determine, and achieve their educational goals.

Every student that enters Adelphi is assigned an academic adviser. If a student has declared a major, they are assigned to a faculty member within that major discipline from that academic unit. If a student is undeclared, they will be assigned an undeclared adviser until they declare a major.

Academic Advising is a joint responsibility between advisor and advisee. Advising meetings should focus on the acquisition of the intellectual attitudes, habits, and skills that will enable students to attain educational, personal and career goals. While all students must have their schedule approved by their advisor before they can register, course selection is just one part of the advising process. Understanding how a student will develop as an educated person is an essential part of an advisor/advisee relationship.


Advising Expectations
Academic advisement is a collaborative effort. Your adviser will guide you, but it is your responsibility to register for courses and complete all degree requirements. Your adviser is expected to provide:

• accurate and timely information about University policies, procedures, and requirements
• guidance in exploring your academic options and examining your educational goals
• assistance in course selection and scheduling
• assistance in completing academic forms, e.g., Action Request, Petition Procedures, Study at Another Institution/Study Abroad
• reviews of your academic progress throughout your undergraduate study
• confidential referrals concerning academic and personal matters, as needed.

• examine your academic and personal goals prior to initial and subsequent meetings
• take responsibility for your choices and decisions
• develop a tentative list of courses prior to your advising interview
• arrive promptly to all scheduled interviews
• provide timely notice about any academic problems

• be familiar with the policies, procedures, and requirements detailed in the Undergraduate Bulletin.