As guides and advocates, advisers collaborate with students to craft a transformative educational experience so that they may become informed, articulate and thoughtful students of the University and citizens of the world. -Mission Statement for Academic Advising, adopted November 2007 Academic Advising Undergraduate academic advising at the University of Washington is a core element of the University’s focus on student learning. As educators, advisers partner with faculty and the campus community to cultivate our students’ intellectual development.

Academic Advising What Students Say 90% of students agree/strongly agree with the statement “I felt respected and heard [by the academic adviser].” 88% of students agree/strongly agree with the statement “I accomplished what I hope to do and more [in the advising meeting.]” 88% of students agree/strongly agree with the statement “I plan to return to the office for advising.” Margin of Error +/- 4%

Academic Advising Top five open-ended answers to the question “did anything change in your thinking because of our [academic advising] conversation today?” 1. I’m clearer about things now 2. I’m thinking about my course plans differently 3. I’m open to new/more options 4. I’ve been reassured 5. I have a better idea of how academic advising works What Students Say

Academic Advising Residential Life Study Groups Registered Student Organizations The Arts Intramural Sport Community

Academic Advising Career Center Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity Experiential Learning

Academic Advising Areas of Knowledge Writing Reasoning General Education

Academic Advising Exploring Timing Declaring/Applying Major

Academic Advising Explore interests Try something new! Minor Research Study Abroad Electives

Academic Advising Excellent Schedules Vary Student B Mathematics 124 – 5 credits Chemistry 142 – 5 credits Political Science 203 – 5 credits Freshman Seminar: What is Philosophy? – 2 credits 17 Credits Student A English Composition 131 – 5 credits Philosophy 100 – 5 credits General Studies199 – 2 credits 12 Credits First-year Interest Group (FIG)

Academic Advising Campus Partners Counseling Center and Hall Health Instructional Center, Center for Learning Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE), Academic Support Programs (ASP) Disability Resources for Students

Academic Advising Success !