4TH YEAR ADVISING SYLLABUS - ACADEMIC ADVISING IN THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
College of Science Academic Advising Mission Statement
Undergraduate academic advising in the College of Science teaches and empowers students to take
responsibility for learning and for their own academic success.
What is Academic Advising?
Academic advising is intended for you, as the student, to proactively plan and consult with your advisor on your
academic program in order to achieve your educational and professional goals.
4th year Student’s Role in Academic Advising:
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Take responsibility for your education
Identify and develop your academic and career goals
Know who your faculty advisor is, their contact information, and your department’s advising process
Respect your faculty advisor’s time and allow up to 3 business days for a response to an inquiry or a
request
Be knowledgeable about the Core Curriculum requirements and your major requirements
Be knowledgeable about pre-requisites and co-requisites for courses necessary for your academic
program
Be knowledgeable about policies and accessing appropriate forms available on the Academic Central
Website including:
o Change/Declaration of Major
o Change/Declaration of Minor
o Grade Replacement Request
o Leave of Absence
o Application to Participate in Commencement before Graduation Term
o Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline Appeal
Become familiar with on-line tools, campus resources, and policies such as:
o On-line tools and resources:
 MyNevada
 On-line General Catalog
 On-line Course Schedule
 College of Science website
 Your academic department’s website
 Academic Central website
o Campus resources:
 Math Center
 Writing Center
 Academic Skills Center (aka Tutoring)
 Counseling Center
 Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships
 Knowledge Center
 The Joe Crowley Student Union
o College of Science Dean’s List criteria
o University’s Academic Probation policy
Be knowledgeable on how to access and utilize your Advising Audit Report (AAR) in MyNevada to monitor
degree progress AND review it at least once a semester for accuracy
Contact your faculty advisor and follow up with Admissions & Records (A&R) if there any errors or
inaccuracies in your Advising Audit Report (AAR)
Continue to utilize MyPlanner to plan future courses in consultation with your advisor
Enroll in and complete major and general capstone courses
If necessary, retake any required standardized test for graduate school
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Make sure you have submitted graduate school application materials by the appropriate deadlines
identified by each program and/or institution
Continue extracurricular activities such as:
o Community Service
o Research
o Internship
o Club/student organization leadership
o Peer leadership in the college or in your department, such as SCI 499
Review your Advising Audit Report (AAR) in MyNevada prior to your final semester to verify completion of
all degree requirements
Consult with your advisor regarding anticipated completion term for graduation
Be knowledge about Graduation Application deadlines for each term:
o May (Spring) Graduation – March 1st
o August (Summer) Graduation – June 1st
o December (Fall) Graduation – October 1st
Apply for graduation in MyNevada for the term you will have completed all requirements
o Reminder: Your graduation status in MyNevada must indicate “Eligible for Graduation”; otherwise, go
directly to Admissions & Records to apply for graduation
Understand the difference between “Applying for Graduation” and ”Participating in Commencement “
o Apply for Graduation in MyNevada ONLY if you will have completed all requirements for the
term/year you are applying
o Participating in Commencement – if you are within 12 credits of graduation (completing all
requirements), you can participate in commencement by completing and submitting an “Application
to Participate in Commencement before Graduation Term” form to the Admissions & Records office the form can be downloaded from the Academic Central’s Forms webpage (www.unr.edu/academiccentral/forms-and-policies/forms)
Make sure to send all transfer work transcripts to Admissions & Records by the identified deadline
Academic Advisor’s Role:
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Be knowledgeable about Core Curriculum requirements and for program requirements for which they
advise
Clarify and provide accurate, timely information about university policies, regulations, and procedures
Be proficient in using MyNevada as an advising tool
Teach students to select appropriate classes utilizing various resources that meet degree requirements
Maintain confidentiality
Be accessible and responsive to student inquiries and requests in a timely manner (within 3 business days)