Academic Advisement

• Schedule Regular Meetings: It is the student’s responsibility to schedule advising appointments at least once a year during open advisement weeks. However, it is encouraged that you meet with your advisor at least once a semester.
• Prepare for Meetings: Before your advising session, take time to review your academic progress, course requirements, and bring any questions you may have. This will ensure that your meeting is focused and productive.
• Monitor your Academic Progress: Regularly check your academic standing, GPA, and progress toward degree completion in Self-Service Student Portal. This will help to identify any potential issues early on.

• Set Academic and Career Goals: Reflect on your academic and career aspirations and be prepared to discuss these with your advisor. Whether it’s choosing a major or planning for graduate school, having a clear vision will help guide advising conversations. 
• Consider Long-Term Goals: Think about how your current course selections and academic activities (e.g. internships, extracurriculars) align with your future career or educational goals. Share this with your advisor for tailored advice. 

• Understand Your Degree Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the degree requirements for your program of study (e.g. general education courses, major courses, electives) and be aware of any pre-requisite or co-requisite courses you will need to complete.
• Know Important Academic Dates: Stay aware of important deadlines such as course registration, add/drop/withdrawal deadlines, and graduation application deadlines. Use the academic calendar to stay on track.
• Understand University and Program Policies: Familiarize yourself with D’Youville’s academic and program policies (e.g. grading, academic probation, withdrawal procedures). It is essential you understand the consequences of decisions such as course withdrawal, academic standing, and GPA requirements. 

• Be Honest About Challenges: If you are struggling with a particular course, time management, personal issues, or anything that may affect your academic performance, it is important to be open and honest with your advisor. Advisors are there to help you navigate challenges and connect you with additional resources. 
• Disclose Relevant Information: If you have specific needs or accommodations, or if you are facing personal or academic challenges, be transparent with your advisor so they can help connect you with the appropriate resources. 

• Ask Questions: If something is unclear during your advising session – whether it’s about your academic plan, career options, or university policies – don’t hesitate to ask questions. Advisors are there to clarify and help you understand your options.
• Take Notes: During your advising session, take notes so you can refer to them later. This helps you to remember key points, deadlines, and action items discussed during the meeting.

• Track Your Own Progress: Regularly review your academic transcript and degree audit in Self-Service to track your progress toward meeting graduation requirements. This will help you stay aware of any missed courses or credits.
• Seek Help When Needed: If you find yourself struggling academically, socially, or emotionally, reach out for help. D’Youville offers various resources including tutoring, counseling services, and academic workshops that can support your success. Your advisor can guide you to these resources if needed.

• Be on Time for Appointments: Arrive on time to meetings or cancel/notify your advisor ahead of time if you need to reschedule.
• Respond to Emails and Communication: If your advisor reaches out to you with updates, reminders, or follow-up information, respond in a timely manner. Open communication is essential to building a productive advising relationship.
• Stay in Touch: If there are any significant changes to your academic progress, goals, or personal circumstances (e.g. switching majors, health issues, personal challenges), keep your advisor informed. They can offer additional guidance and adjustments if needed.

Know Campus Resources: Your advisor can provide valuable guidance, but it’s important to also know about the other resources available to you.

Uphold Academic Integrity: It is essential that you understand and adhere to D’Youville’s Academic Integrity Policies. Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of dishonesty can have serious academic consequences. Your advisor can guide you on how to maintain academic integrity and avoid common pitfalls.

No, you are only required to meet with your academic advisor during open advisement weeks. However, we encourage students to meet with us regularly throughout the semester to ensure you are meeting your academic goals. Current students can schedule appointments using https://dyc.navigate.eab.com/app/#/authentication/remote/

That is perfectly normal to be undecided. Your advisor can help you explore different academic and career interests and direct you to resources like our Career Services Office. You can find a list of all the majors we offer at D’Youville here: https://www.dyu.edu/academics 

If you miss your advising appointment, please reach out to your advisor as soon as possible. You should also reschedule using Navigate. It’s important to meet with your advisor regularly.

Advisors can direct you to resources such as tutoring or counseling services. They can also assist in exploring options like withdrawing from a course or repeating it for a better grade. D’Youville offers 24/7 online tutoring options as well as peer tutors. You can find information about tutoring at: https://www.dyu.edu/academics/academic-resources/tutoring

Advisors can explain the process for withdrawing from a course within the university’s withdrawal period. They can also explain the potential consequences such as impact on your GPA and graduation timeline. You should also check with financial aid to see how it could impact your aid. 

Advisors can help find courses that align with university and degree requirements. Students must first get permission to take the course off campus. Students who take the course without prior approval will not be able to transfer the course back into the university.

Advisors will help guide you through the registration process, discuss pre-requisites, and help you create a balanced course schedule. Students register using Self Service: Sign In - D'Youville Self-Service. 

• Go to Student Planning
• Plan your Degree and Register for Classes
  • You will need to electronically sign all financial liability agreements by clicking on the link at the top right of the page. All need to be signed even if you will not be registering for classes in that semester.
• Use the arrows to scroll over to the semester which you wish to register for.
• If you have met with your advisor, all planned courses will be listed on the left-hand side of the page. You will need to choose a section for each of the classes. 
  • Viewing the courses in Calendar View will make it easier to see your options.
• Once you have chosen all your sections, on the top right, click Register Now. This will register you for all the courses at once. 
• If you need to register for more than one semester, you can scroll over to each of the other semesters and follow the same instructions.

Advisors help you review your academic progress by checking you have met all the general education, major, and minor requirements. They also work with you to help create a graduation plan from entry to D’Youville through graduation.

Academic advisors can explain procedures for taking time off or studying abroad, ensuring you understand how these decisions might impact your graduation trajectory.

Academic advisors can help connect you with the Accessibility Services Office, which will assist in arranging accommodations like test-taking time or note-taking support.