The office of First Year Advising and Exploration at UCF believes academic advising is an educational process by which first year students are integrated into the University Community. This is accomplished by assisting first year students in the transition from high school to college, providing accurate information about academic major requirements, promoting learning and utilization of academic and campus resources, and facilitating academic major and career exploration.
| Your Advisor expects you to: | Your First Year Academic Advisor will: |
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| Be an ACTIVE participant | Answer questions about the General Education Program requirements, academic policies, academic standards and procedures |
| Schedule and arrive to your advising appointment on time | Discuss selection of courses (based o past test scores, high school grades and your interests) and help you develop educational goals and career plans |
| Come to your advising appointment prepared to openly and honestly discuss GEP requirements, academic policies and procedures, major choice, and any issues that may impact your success | Respect your opinions and concern and give honest feedback to assist you in making decisions and solving academic related issues |
| Meet with your first year advisor prior to withdrawal deadline | Provide information and tools for you to complete academic processes (i.e. courses selection, registration, Add/Drop, withdrawal, change of major, forms, etc.) |
| Ask for clarifications of any language or terms in which you are not familiar | Keep you informed of important dates and upcoming events and programs via email |
| Provide first year advisor your contact information through myUCF (email address and phone number) | Respond promptly to your questions and concerns by phone, email, or individual appointments |
| Check your email regularly and the First Year Advising Website | Be available to answer your questions through scheduled office appointments, group advising and outreach programs |
| Accept responsibility for your academic and personal growth and success | Document recommendations and suggestions discussed during advising appointments in accordance with FERPA regulations |
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Office of First Year Advising and Exploration Division of: Student Development and Enrollment Services |
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