University of Connecticut Handbook for Academic Advisors

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Students attend the University of Connecticut with the goal of obtaining a sound general education and earning a baccalaureate degree in the discipline of their choice so that they are prepared to assume a leadership role in tomorrow's society.  In order to fulfill this expectation, students require academic guidance and advice from the University's faculty and staff.  Advising is perhaps the service most important to the student and one to which the University is committed to provide at the highest level of attention and quality.

This document serves as a guide to the faculty and staff who fulfill the key role of academic advisors by offering an overview of the facilities available to support the advising process and highlighting the major policies and procedures.  The electronic version of the handbook contains links to web sites with the most current information and referrals for the more vexing problems.

The most important component in the student-advisor relationship is the communication.  The information in this guide allows the advisor to build upon the relationship with the student to assist them in developing the plan of study that meets their goals and ambitions.

Last updated 7/3/07