The mission of the East Carolina University Academic Advising Collaborative is to guide, serve and support students by partnering with academic departments and support services, to promote diverse educational experiences, and to foster professional success and responsible citizenship.

Every ECU student is assigned an Academic Advisor for their particular major or intended major. Below is list of roles and responsibilities of advisors and advisees:

Advisor Roles and Responsibilities

-          Discuss major requirements and assist in the selection of appropriate    coursework .

-          Provides accurate and timely information.

-          Discuss academic goals and ways to meet them.

-          Make referrals when necessary (academic, career, and personal).

-          Be knowledgeable of campus policies and procedures (or be able to find the necessary information).

-          Discuss the academic advising process including the roles of the advisor and advisee.

-          Be able to listen, understand, and respond appropriately to advisees concerns.

-          Respect advisees as individuals with different backgrounds and educational/life goals.

Advisee Roles and Responsibilities

-          Know who your advisor is and how to contact him/her.

-          Schedule individual advising sessions and/or attend group advising sessions (if offered).

-          Come prepared to all advising sessions (questions, research, list of courses etc).

-          Contact advisor if you’re unable to attend advising session (reschedule appointment).

-          Follow through with any recommendations or actions discussed in an advising session.

-          Communicate any problems, concerns, or questions that may arise.

-          Be familiar with the University Catalog and the ECU website.

-          Check e-mail on a regular basis.