The Graduate School sends the name and telephone number of an
academic adviser to students in a degree program with their letter
of admission. Students are required to meet or talk with their
adviser before registering for classes. The Graduate School strongly
recommends that students meet regularly with their adviser as
they play an important role in the graduate student's course
of study. Their signature is required on most forms submitted
to the graduate school and a student's program of study is not
valid until it has been approved by both the adviser and the
Graduate School. Students who want to change advisers should
check with their department for additional information and instructions.
Non-degree and temporary graduate students are not assigned
academic advisers. Students in these categories who need assistance
should
contact the department in which they will focus their course
of study.
