Advisor/Student Responsibilities

The Office of Academic Advising supports Wilmington University's mission by partnering with students and providing them with personalized guidance and support. Our primary goal is to teach students how to be successful by providing them with the information, tools and resources needed. We offer guidance that empowers students to explore academic options, make thoughtful decisions and achieve their educational goals.

Advisor Responsibilities

  1. Work with individual students to develop long-term academic plans and set short term goals to achieve those plans.
  2. Provide a clear explanation of course requirements for a student’s chosen program. This should include the general studies core, degree core, elective options, and internship opportunities, among others.
  3. Discuss areas of personal concern such as balancing academics with work and social obligations.
  4. Discuss academic progress during meetings with students.
  5. Contact students receiving deficiency or probation notices. Set appointments to discuss and identify progress problems.
  6. Explain school policy and procedures.
  7. Refer students to campus resources for help with their unique needs.

Student Responsibilities

  1. Submit official transcripts from all past colleges to the Office of Admissions.
  2. Meet with an academic advisor (virtually or on campus) during your first semester of classes and any time you need assistance staying on track to complete your degree.
  3. Review your degree requirements in Degree Works to understand your required courses.
  4. Use the information and guidance provided by an academic advisor to make wise decisions.
  5. Once you are on your way to completing courses specific to your major ask yourself two important questions to make sure it is the right major for you.
    • Do you find the content of the core courses interesting?
    • Do your courses cause you to look forward to future course work in this major?
  6. If there are any changes to your contact information, update it in MyWilmU.
  7. If class absence cannot be avoided, notify your instructor.