ACADEMIC ADVISING SYLLABUS
Contact Information
Bachelor of Applied Science
Boise State University
1023 S Grant Ave
208-426-3185
appliedscience@boisestate.edu
appliedscience.boisestate.edu
Advisor: Valerie Marsh - BAS Academic Advisor
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00-4:00 or by appointment in morning or evening. Please log-in to
appliedscience.youcanbook.me and schedule an appointment anytime.
Resources: Boise State Catalog or http://registrar.boisestate.edu/undergraduate/
Bachelor of Applied Science (appliedscience.boisestate.edu)
Make College Count (http://career.boisestate.edu/makecollegecount/)
Academic Calendar http://registrar.boisestate.edu/boise-state-academic-calendars/
Tutorial Services http://aae.boisestate.edu/tutoring/
Student Success Courses http://aae.boisestate.edu/academic/
Testing https://aae.boisestate.edu/testing/
Academic Advising is a partnership between you and your advisor to discuss and
plan for your academic success. It is an on-going process. You and your advisor
develop and track your educational plans to help you, the student, understand the
value of achieving your educational goals.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
As a result of participating in academic advising, by the end of the first year, you can expect to:
 Understand Boise State University Foundations and student learning outcomes
 Be able to relate how the courses in your major relate to your overall intellectual growth
 Understand your degree plan and Degree Tracker
 Identify campus resources that help you reach your goals
 Identify your strengths and challenges in an academic environment
 Articulate your personal, educational and career values and relate them to the course work
 Correctly interpret the Academic Advisement Report (AAR)
 Understand the academic processes within a higher education institution
ACADEMIC ADVISOR/STUDENT RESPONSIBILITES
Academic Advisor Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities
Academic Advisors will:
Student Will:
Be available to meet with you and keep regular
office hours.
Take initiative to contact your advisor. You are
required to meet with your advisor every
semester. Keep your advisor informed about
changes in your area of emphasis, academic
struggles, and/or health, financial, or other issues
that are impacting your ability to complete your
course work. Share your successes!
Come prepared for your meeting:
Offer advice about course selection and assist in
developing an academic plan that satisfies your
degree requirements.
□ Be on time
□ Bring a list of questions
□ Check your BroncoMail daily for important
messages.
Be knowledgeable of classes available each term
that are held in the evening, on the weekends, or
online/ during AfterWork hours.
Keep all documents and important materials
organized and in a safe place. Examples include:
□ Undergraduate Catalog
□ Schedule of classes for current term and
calendar of due dates
□ Advisor contact information
□ Your Academic Advisement Report (AAR)
□ All of your course syllabuses
Be knowledgeable and clarify university policies,
regulations, programs and procedures.
Understand and clearly communicate degree
requirements at Boise State.
ASK QUESTIONS! Some of the areas you may
want/need to ask questions include:
Discuss academic performance and implication of
performance for the future.
Be an active and responsive listener, referring you
to appropriate resources on campus and
understanding your specific needs.
Become knowledgeable about Disciplinary Lens
(DL) and major requirements in your area.
Accept responsibility for your decisions; your
advisor is only providing recommendations. You
will always make the final decision. Be willing to
accept the consequences, both positive and
negative.
Be open and honest about your strengths,
interests and goals.
Adhere to confidentiality guidelines as outlined in
the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA).
□ GPA requirements
□ Academic deadlines
□ Internship opportunities in your major
□ Probation
□ Academic dismissal
FIRST SEMESTER CHECKLIST
FALL SEMESTER
Early August
 Activate your BroncoMail account and forward to your personal email. This will help make sure you do not miss
any important messages.
 Meet with your academic advisor.
 Review the academic calendar for important dates, such as the start and end dates and last day to add/drop
without fees.
 Activate your Blackboard account.
 Identify books, websites, study aides, and classroom location for each class.
Week prior to start
Mid-August
 Check your class schedule.
 Familiarize yourself with Blackboard and read any syllabuses that have been posted for the upcoming term.
 Set an academic SMART goal for the semester.
What steps do you need to take to achieve it?
What obstacles may prevent you from reaching your goal?
What resources can help you to reach your goal?
 Set up weekly calendar of class times, study times and work/personal time.
 Use syllabuses to schedule the semester due dates for papers, projects and exams.
Aug 24 – classes start
Aug 29 – Last day to drop without fee
1st week September
 Meet with your instructors during office hours and if in the area of your major, talk to faculty to explore career and
educational options.
 Meet and connect with classmates to set up study groups and meeting times.
October
2nd Week in October
 Make an appointment with your academic advisor to discuss academic and career goals and to plan for the next
semester. Bring the SMART Goal to discuss.
 Register for Spring term after meeting with your academic advisor, put the selections in your shopping cart until
your enrollment appointment.
November 2
 Registration begins for continuing students. Students will receive an email from the Registrar regarding their
enrollment appointment date.
November 23-29 – Thanksgiving Break
 Work on projects over the Thanksgiving break to stay caught up for the final stretch. Completing projects before
the due date allows you time to study for exams.
December 11th – Course instruction ends.
 Study for finals, eating healthy, sleeping and taking breaks for relaxation and exercise.
End of the Semester-You did it!
December 19th – Commencement
Start of Winter Break: be sure to check your Student Center and BroncoMail over the break for any important updates
and/or messages.
January
Check your Blackboard account for syllabuses for the Spring term and order books that you will need.
January 11th - Class Instruction begins.