As an advisee, students have clear responsibilities in the advising partnership in order to be successful, and advisors should talk with their students to clarify any additional expectations that individual advisors should have:

• Scheduling regular appointments or make regular contacts with advisor during each semester.
• Coming prepared to each appointment with questions or material for discussion, including bringing a computer to the advising appointment.
• Being an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience.
• Asking questions if not understanding an issue or have a specific concern.
• Keeping a personal record of progress toward meeting educational goals.
• Organizing official documents in a way that enables you to access them when needed.
• Completing all assignments or recommendations from advisors.
• Gathering all relevant decision-making information.
• Clarifying personal values and goals and provide advisor with accurate information regarding interests and abilities.
• Becoming knowledgeable about college programs, policies, and procedures.
• Accepting responsibility for decisions.
• Checking all holds and working towards their removal prior to the enrollment appointment.