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Advisors
Students are required to establish and maintain working relationships with faculty advisors during their programs of study.
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor to assist in academic program planning and the development of an approved Plan of Study. It is recommended that students contact the faculty advisor during their first term. All students are required to complete a plan with their advisor's approval by the completion of their third course. If no plan is on file, a flag will be placed on the student's record preventing registration.
Students should also meet with the faculty advisor annually and prior to starting their last term before graduation to assure that all degree requirements are being completed in compliance with established criteria. It is the student's responsibility to ensure that the academic regulations are met and that any deviations from these regulations are approved in advance by the advisor and the Assistant Dean for Academic Programs.
Requests for change of status, change in program plan, and transfer of credit should be submitted on the appropriate form to the faculty advisor for review, consideration, and processing. Supporting letters and documentation should accompany such requests as required.
In addition to assisting in academic program planning, faculty advisors are aware of Rensselaer policies that may affect student status. They are also familiar with future elective course options which may be of special interest to advisees.
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