Academics

The LAS Student Academic Affairs Office supports the academic, personal, and professional development of every student. Through academic advising, we promote inclusive dialogue, recognize diverse experiences, encourage students to design their life and career, and to take responsibility for their success.

Learn about our mission

Our core values

  • Intentional: We strive to make all interactions with students purposeful and positive
  • Collaborative: We work with all stakeholders to improve student engagement and persistence
  • Creative: We support curiosity and encourage students to learn through experience  
  • Current: We actively seek and share new ideas and information

Our primary actions

  • Encourage students to design their own transformative experiences
  • Listen carefully and providing honest feedback on personal and academic matters
  • Collaborate with and refer to campus resources
  • Partner with the campus advising community
  • Guide students to make balanced and informed life and academic choices

Professional development opportunities for the academic advising community

  • Regular assessment of our services’ effectiveness
  • Monthly college-level advising meetings
  • Bi-weekly Forums presenting campus, college, and department information
  • Bi-annual workshops exploring broadly-defined academic advising topics

Academic advisors

Drop-in advising and other services

Records officers (AROs)

Admissions/records officers monitor degree progress, make adjustments to DARS reports, and certify completion of graduation requirements. They are available on a walk-in basis.