First Year Student to the University of Oregon
Advising Syllabus
Spring 2017
Mission
As the University of Oregon community of advisors, we collaborate with students to help them achieve their
personal goals, academic potential, and professional success. Our coordinated approach to advising strives to
be student-centered, caring, holistic, inclusive, and culturally-aware.
Expectations
Your academic advisor will:
Provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space to ask questions, discuss your interests, and express
your concerns
Understand and effectively communicate UO degree requirements
Assist and support you in making course and major decisions
Make effective referrals that allow you to navigate the university successfully
Encourage your sustained engagement in student and campus life to enhance the value of your college
experience and develop your interpersonal and leadership abilities
Your academic advisor expects that you will:
Come to appointments prepared with a completed Advising Preparatory Worksheet and a list of
questions and/or topics to discuss
Take notes during advising meetings and keep a record of your advising sessions
Schedule an appointment with your advisor as needed in advance of your next term registration date
and time (schedule appointments early!)
Research programs, policies, procedures, and opportunities as appropriate
Demonstrate understanding of student learning outcomes
Student Learning Outcomes
Successful academic advising will lead to the following student outcomes:
Exploration – learning about majors, minors, departments, and programs of interest to you and to
determine how they fit with your life and career goals
On-time registration for appropriate classes using DuckWeb (http://duckweb.uoregon.edu); for
registration priority refer to the registrar’s website
(https://registrar.uoregon.edu/calendars/registration-priority-schedule).
Creation of a long-term academic plan for on-time graduation
Identification of co-curricular activities/opportunities to apply your skills outside of the UO classroom
(i.e., internships, study abroad, research, volunteer services, etc.)
Involvement in off-campus, experiential learning (i.e., volunteer services and internships) to help you
explore and clarify your career options.
Assignments
Complete Advising Preparatory Worksheet (next sheet)
o Due date: next advising appointment
How do I contact my academic advisor?
You may find contact information for advising specific to your major and/or co-curricular program (i.e.
PathwayOregon) at http://advising.uoregon.edu/content/campus-advisors