Advisor Resources

Advising Handbook
A set of documents to help advisors connect with students, answer common questions, and facilitate good discussion.

• Templates for creating an advising syllabus and communicating with your advisees
• Desk References to facilitate conversation and connection
• Campus Contact Lists for student services
• Meeting Resources to help an advisor prepare for, conduct, and document an advising meeting.

» Resources

Technology
Guides and tutorials on how to best utilize Degree Works, VandalWeb, and other technological resources available to advisors.
Using Vandal Web | Degree Audit | Degree Finder
» Advising technologies

Career Advising
Learn more about helping students connect majors with careers.
» Learn more

Financial Aid Information for Advisors
Quick resources for advising students on financial aid process and procedures.
» Financial aid

Forms Glossary
A list of the forms most commonly used by advisors, as well as quick tips for completing these forms.
» View the glossary

Working With Specific Student Populations
A set of resources to help advisors understand and address the unique needs of some student populations. Includes resources for working with first-generation students, non-traditional students, students on probation…
» Student populations

Advising Assessment Instruments
A set of quick assessments advisors can use to refine their approach.
» Assessment Instruments