Academic advising at SIUE is a collaborative partnership that promotes student learning, personal development, and timely progression toward degree completion. Advising is a shared responsibility grounded in Care, Integrity, Inclusivity, and Empowerment, the core values of NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising. Your advisor is your strongest advocate on your SIUE journey!

Student Responsibilities

Students are expected to actively engage in their academic success by:

• Knowing your major, minor, and degree requirements
• Scheduling and preparing for advising appointments
• Using Degree Works to monitor degree progress
• Reviewing your curriculum and staying up to date on degree requirements
• Becoming familiar with the Undergraduate Catalog and following academic policies
• Checking CougarNet and your SIUE email regularly
• Participating in co-curricular and career development activities
• Responding to surveys, assessments, and questionnaires
• Taking an active role in your own academic success

Advisor Responsibilities

Academic advisors support student success by:

• Clearly communicating degree, major, minor, and general education requirements
• Teaching students to use Degree Works, CougarNet, and other advising technologies
• Encouraging reflection, goal-setting, and informed decision-making
• Using technology and resources to empower students to take ownership of their progress
• Providing timely guidance and referrals to campus resources as needed
• Staying up to date with advising best practices
• Preparing for advising appointments and anticipating potential challenges
• Maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment
• Encouraging students to engage in co-curricular and career development opportunities