Types of Advising Services
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DEFINITIONS |
EXPECTATIONS |
EXAMPLES |
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SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT |
Face-to-Face interaction with assigned academic advisor.
Comprehensive
Previously scheduled time set with assigned academic advisor
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30 minutes appointment
Complete academic progress evaluation
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Senior review of credits to determine eligibility for graduation.
New transfer students
New freshmen- 60 minutes appt. Undergraduate Teacher
Education students – initial review of program requirements - - 60 minutes appt. |
STOP IN |
Short face to face interaction with assigned academic advisor.
First-come, first-serve basis
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15 minutes Partial review of academic progress
Recommended for: Students who have met previously with assigned academic advisor
Not recommended for: • Seniors who have not previously met with assigned advisor. • New transfer & freshmen – first visit • Undergraduate teacher education students |
Requests for overloads, signature for study abroad, etc.
Submits for retroactive withdrawal/drop petition
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TELEPHONE ADVISING |
An arranged telephone conversation with assigned advisor to discuss academic progress.
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*Typically for out-of-state students. (Note: Denver metro area on-line students are expected to take time to meet with their assigned academic advisors in person on a regular basis).
Academic evaluation is completed by assigned advisor and mailed or fax to student prior to arranged time. Timeframe could take up to one week to arrange telephone appointment. 30 minutes
Students are responsible for calling us at arranged time. |
On-line student who will complete their entire degree on line.
*Telephone appointment is at the discretion of the assigned advisor for students whose personal/work responsibilities prevent student from meeting advisor in CLAS Advising Office. |
TELEPHONE CALL |
Short general question or inquiry to assigned academic advisor by telephone. |
Student will have previously met with assigned advisor.
Advisors return calls within 72 hours or by the end of the week.
If questions involves reviewing student’s academic record fully, student will be required to schedule an appointment with assigned advisor
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Question- Can I take a Metro Pooled course to satisfy my core requirements? |
EMAIL ADVISING |
Short general question or inquiry to assigned advisor via email address. |
Student will have previously met with assigned advisor.
Advisors return calls within 72 hours or by the end of the week.
If a question involves reviewing student’s academic record fully, student will be required to schedule an appointment with assigned advisor. |
Student has previously met with assigned advisor and is requesting feedback about a schedule change.
Question- Who is my faculty advisor in my major?
The extent of the Email interactions are at the discretion of the assigned advisor. |

