School of Business

Student Advisement Rights and Responsibilities

To have a helpful, knowledgeable and cordial faculty advisor.
To meet with your advisor during scheduled office hours, or by appointment, at least one time per semester.
To receive assistance in understanding the relevant academic requirements of your chosen major and additional learning opportunities.
To feel comfortable discussing your academic concerns and questions.
To be mentored on issues related to career/job options or interests.

To find out the name of your faculty advisor (contact BASAC or check Degree Works).
To be familiar with and use the undergraduate catalog, semester course bulletin (or computerized course listings) and advisement documents presented to you through BASAC.
To make, prepare for and keep timely advisement appointments; and bring necessary materials to the appointments.
To be open, honest and cordial when speaking with your advisor.
To monitor frequently and use your "oswego.edu" email address for advisement information.
To be familiar with the processes of dropping/adding courses and the specific deadlines.
To pay required deposits, fees or fines in a timely manner in order to remain registered in courses.
To be responsible for knowing and completing the degree requirements of your chosen degree program.