FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ACADEMIC ADVISING

Academic advising is a critical component of the undergraduate experience. It is the process of developing a meaningful educational plan that is compatible with the student's abilities, values, interests and career goals. In achieving an academic degree, both the student and the advisor must share in the responsibilities. It is University of Memphis policy that every student be advised before each registration period.  The only exception to this policy would be if a student is cleared to register for more than one semester by their advisor.  You can check your clearance status in myMEMPHIS

Advisor's Responsibilities:

• Help students clarify their values, interests and goals as related to their academic program.
• Provide accurate information about educational options, requirements, policies and procedures.
• Refer students to other university resources, as needed.
• Assist students with a course plan to satisfy university and college requirements for graduation.

Student's Responsibilities:

• Know the requirements of your chosen academic program, including all deadlines.
• Monitor your academic progress by keeping a record of courses that you complete.
• Read and keep all materials provided by your advisor.
• Complete all required assignments and paperwork by the designated deadlines.
• Make a photocopy of all documents and retain them for your personal records before submitting them to the college.
• Activate your "memphis.edu" email address. For assistance, contact 901.678.8888 or visit http://iam.memphis.edu. This is the official means to communicate with your advisor.
• Prepare for each advising session.
• Undergraduate Catalog.
• It is the student's responsibility to know and meet all deadlines.

See the calendar on the Registrar's Office homepage for all dates and deadlines including fee payments, registration, and add/drop dates.

How to Prepare for Your Advising Appointment:

• Review your advising guideline or baccalaureate contract. Check off each course that you have completed.
• Review the Course Sections in myMEMPHIS and make a list of courses you plan to take for the upcoming semester.
• Make a list of questions.
• Check the course plan provided by your advisor and make sure you have completed all items, as instructed.
• Schedule your appointment well in advance, usually six weeks before the start of each registration period. You should call starting in mid-September for Spring and mid-February for Summer and Fall semesters. Scheduling your appointment well in advance will allow you to get the courses you need. Call 901.678.2716 for appointments.

If you meet the requirements, use the Self-Advising Waiver Form.


Undergraduate students are assigned to the following advisors alphabetically:

Walk-in Advising Dates for Spring 2012 Registration

Available only to students who currently
have a declared major in University College and had at least one advising appointment in University College in a prior semester.

New students to University College may schedule an advising appointment
by calling 901.678.2716.