Academic advising is a process intended to help students derive as many benefits as possible from their educations. This occurs when advisors help students develop and reach academic and career goals. While the ultimate responsibility for making personal and educational decisions rests with the student, advisors assist by helping to identify and assess alternatives and the consequences of decisions. Advising can be much more than selecting courses. The more frequently students arrange to meet with their advisors, the better their needs can be served. Students are advised by academic advisors through the Office of Academic Advising. See the Office of Academic Advising web page for more information. (https://www.utoledo.edu/offices/advising/).

Advisors:

• provide essential information;
• help students select courses to meet University General Education and college skill area and distributive requirements;
• suggest courses for the exploration of majors and minors; and
• help students evaluate academic progress and adjustment to university life.