ADVISOR-ADVISEE RELATIONSHIP
Shared responsibility is the basis for the advisor-advisee relationship. As a student, you are ultimately responsible for the choices you make in college. However, BSC realizes that, in order to make informed choices, students need mentoring and advice from academic advisors and other professional staff in the BSC community. Your academic advisor is your primary source regarding academic issues, programs and opportunities.
We expect advisors to:
• Encourage self reliance by helping students make informed and responsible decisions, set realistic goals and develop thinking, learning and life management skills.
• Be knowledgeable about the resources, policies and procedures of Bismarck State College.
• Give accurate and timely information, maintain regular office hours and keep appointments.
• Respect the rights of students to have information about them kept confidential.
In return, we expect that students will:
• Be familiar with the BSC Catalog, the BSC Student Handbook & Planner and BSC policies and procedures.
• Be familiar with the requirements of your major area of study, schedule courses each semester in accordance with those requirements and be aware of the prerequisites for the courses you choose.
• Observe academic deadlines, know when to register for classes and know when to add, drop or withdraw from classes.
• Monitor and keep a record of your academic progress.
• Take the initiative to contact your advisor, set up appointments and attend as scheduled.
• Inform your advisor of any changes in your academic program, progress and goals.
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