Santa Clara University

Advising - A Shared Responsibility

Students are personally responsible for knowing all the academic regulations affecting their program of study and for completing all degree requirements as set forth by the University, their College or School, and academic department(s). Failure to under­stand these regulations and requirements does not relieve a student of responsibility.

You should create and maintain an advising file for all official correspondence, notes on meeting, forms, checklists, etc.

Academic Advisor

Each incoming student is assigned to a specific faculty member in the student’s school or college who serves as the student’s academic advisor. As needed, students may meet with a University advisor in the Drahmann Center. Upon request, the Drahmann Center will also reas­sign an undeclared student to another faculty advisor should personal or academic considerations warrant such a change. Students who have declared a major should ordinarily consult the chair of their major department for a change of faculty advisor. Students are encouraged to consult regularly with their faculty advisors to discuss academic goals, develop academic plans, get clarification on academic regulations, review progress toward graduation, and explore career options.

Peer Advising
 
Peer Advisors are junior students from the ACE and Leavey Scholars programs who have received specialized training in order to be able to answer questions about undergraduate business course requirements and academic regulations. Peer Advisors are available on a scheduled drop-in basis in Kenna 200. You can reach a Peer Advisor via email at LSB-PeerAdvisor@scu.edu.

Required Advising

All students who have not yet petitioned to graduate must meet with their academic advisors during the published advising period in May of each year. Those who do not comply will not be permitted to register for the next term. Procedures for setting meetings with advisors in the College and Schools may vary. Students should check with their assigned advisor for more complete information.