Advising

Students in the Neuroscience program receive personalized advising. We work with students from orientation to graduation. Our mission is to work with students to create personalized educational plans that are compatible with their interests, career, and life goals. We follow the University’s Advising Philosophy and advising guidelines.

• Students can schedule an appointment with advisor Annie Laib or Sarah Carl.
  
• Meeting place is at the North End Center, Suite 4500, 300 Turner Street NW.
  
• Make sure you check your TIME ZONE before you set up your appointment.

Student Forms

• Academic Appeals Petition
• Academic Assessment Form
• Academic Release
• Authorization to Take Courses Elsewhere_USA
  
• COS - Change of Major
• Course Withdrawal
• Overhours
• Pass Fail Option
• Student Resignation
• Course Substitution Form
• Final Exam Time Change
  
• Instructions and Form for Undergraduate Research/Independent Study
  
• Financial Support Form to Present Under Grad Research at Conference

Student Responsibility

Student shares the responsibility for developing an advising partnership with the advisor. Over time, the partnership results in increased responsibility for the student. The student will:

• Communicating goals, needs, wants, and concerns to the advisor in a respectful and sincere manner;
• Keeping abreast of their own academic progress and requirements related to their academic program;
• Making, keeping, and being prepared for appointments with advisor;
• Informing the advisor of changes in plans and/or circumstances that might impact academic performance;
• Knowing departmental procedures for changing advisors; and
• Bringing concerns regarding quality of advising to the attention of the advisor

Advisor Responsibility

The advisor shares the responsibility for developing an advising partnership with undergraduate students. This is achieved through the advisor:

• Communicating with students and delivering individualized and accurate information in professional sincere manner;
• Being informed of, and providing accurate information about current academic policies and procedures;
• Keeping appointments and being available for assistance;
• Providing appropriate referrals, contacts, and information;
• Doing appropriate follow-up with students; and
• Seeking out and taking advantage of opportunities for professional development