Advisor Resources

At SMSU, both teaching faculty and administrative & service faculty participate in academic advising. All faculty advisors use a comprehensive approach, keeping in mind the student’s level in their college careers and the unique needs of each individual student. The relationship between students and their faculty advisors begins when students first enter SMSU. Faculty meet with their new on-campus advisees each fall at the “Meet Your Advisor” session held during Gold Rush Days activities prior to the start of classes. Throughout the academic year, faculty members communicate with their advisees through emails, phone calls, texts, and personal contacts.

The following materials may help academic advisors when working with their advisees.

• Assisting Your Advisees
• Preparing Advisees for Graduation
• Graduation Planner at a Glance
• Degree Audit at a Glance
• Your Degree Audit
• Advisor Training
• Transferology Lab Demo for Advisors 
• SMSU Employee Home
• Undergrad Change of Major/Advisor E-Form
• Advising Handbook
• Lunch & Learn Series
• Academic Advising Resource Library