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Advising and Mentoring for Undergraduates
The advising process is a team effort between you and your adviser. You are encouraged to get to know the HDEV advising resources available to you through the HDEV Advising office, peer advising and faculty advising.
The CCPA academic adviser, a full-time member of the Human Development staff, is located in UDC-409. This adviser works with you to plan a program of study and answers question about careers and graduate school. A key factor in your success can be the development of an effective partnership with the advising office throughout your career in human development.
Your adviser will:
- provide current and accurate information about the University's and the Department's academic and personal requirements;
- assist you in developing your course of study, including the selection of general education, major and elective requirements;
- provide you with information on campus resources and offer referrals;
- offer assistance if you have academic difficulties such as offering referrals to the Writing Center, Academic Excellence Center, Career Development Center and the Counseling Center;
- be available either in person or by phone or e-mail to allow convenient access; and
- provide information on opportunities such as study abroad, internships, independent study and volunteer work that help enhance your academic program.
Your academic adviser:
Location: University Downtown Center, Room 409
Phone: 607-777-2841
E-mail: humdev@binghamton.edu
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:30-5:00
Your Peer Advising Office:
Location: University Downtown Center, Room 413
Phone: 607-777-9204
E-mail: peeradv@binghamton.edu
Office hours when fall/spring classes are in session: (These have not been set yet for fall)
Office hours when fall classes are in session: Monday 9:30-5:30; Tuesday 12:00-6:00; Wednesday 9:00-11:00/12:00-7:00; Thursday 9:30-6:00
What Can Peer Advisers Do?
- advise students on a walk-in basis
- help with course selection and scheduling
- assist students in exploring internship opportunities
- act as a referral center to other campus offices
- give campus tours
- help students learn to use e-mail
- explain how to use the BUSI system
- help students with late add/drop questions
- help students compute their GPA
- know about room changes and canceled classes
- answer questions about University and CCPA policies
- distribute forms and other paperwork
- advise students about independent study opportunities
- help students who have DARS (degree audit) questions
- talk with prospective students interested in transferring into CCPA
Your role in advising:
- be familiar with the University's academic information, as explained in the online Bulletin, Schedule of Classes, CCPA web pages and Orientation Handbook;
- maintain a file and keep all copies of official correspondence from the University and department, (such as degree audit reports [DARS], copies of petitions, academic review letters, etc.) and the Bulletin from your initial semester of enrollment;
- develop academic and career goals and consider how career goals may be affected by academic planning (or a lack of it);
- stay current on all policies and regulations at the University, including prerequisite and core requirements information;
- learn the degree requirements for your major and the General Education requirements for the University;
- take responsibility for your decisions, progress and success;
- stay in contact with your adviser, meeting regularly to discuss any questions about or changes to your program;
- read and respond as necessary to all correspondence sent to you by the University or the department; and
- review your DARS for accuracy.
Five tips for meeting with your adviser:
1. Write down your questions.
2. If you are meeting to discuss registration, prepare a list of class choices, including alternate choices, in advance.
3. Make an appointment to see your academic adviser well in advance. If a deadline is approaching, do not wait until the last minute.
4. Bring information, documentation and an outline of your plans to your appointment.
5. Know the academic calendar. It includes information on registration, add and drop deadlines, vacations, breaks and exam schedules. You are responsible for meeting any deadlines.
Forms
The Peer Advising Office distributes a number of forms to undergraduate students. This page is intended to help students determine if they need a form, and if so, what form they should complete and what process they should follow.
