Who must be advised?
All students are encouraged to be advised to assure that they are taking classes relevant to their individual degrees. There are four categories of students who must be advised: • Students with no SHSU GPA (all new freshmen and transfer students). • Students who have below a 2.5 overall GPA. • Students subject to TSI requirements. • Students who have 90+ hours, including the current semester. This is to assure that they are on the right track towards graduation. When is the best time to be advised? Advising for the next semester begins early in the semester. For example, advising for the spring semester usually begins in mid-September and advising for the summer and fall semesters begins at the beginning of February. These beginning times coincide with the availability of the schedule of classes online for the semester for which you will be advised. How do I get in contact with my advisor? Advisors can be contacted by email or by coming by the SAM Center for a one-on-one session. When
• If you have less than 32 credit hours • If you are a first semester transfer student • If you play a varsity sport • If you are on academic warning or probation Who should be advised? • Everyone at least one a year – to make sure you are on the right track • If you are thinking of changing your major • Seniors who plan on graduating within a year. Why should I see an advisor? • To understand the options you have within the College, University, and you’re major. • To understand the curriculum you are going to follow. • To be confident you are taking the right courses to allow you to graduate when you want. • To ask any questions or discuss anything of concern in your academic career. Whose responsibility is to make certain that all degree requirements have been met? • It is your responsibility When should I be advised? • For questions or doubts about your academic career-anytime throughout the year. • For registration purposes-as soon as possible after the Schedule of Classes has been
