The Graduate Program Director assigns each student an academic advisor. This individual will assist the student with matriculating through the program as well as enrollment each semester. If a student wishes to do a thesis project, then the student assumes the responsibility for selection of a possible project via discussions with individual faculty members. The student and the faculty member must both agree to work together on a thesis project. The faculty member will then become the thesis advisor for the student. The student may request a change of academic advisor at any time, which will be considered by the Graduate Program Director. It is common for students to ask that their thesis advisor also assume the duty of academic advisor.
As stated previously in this document, as well as in the College of Allied Health Student
Handbook, the responsibility for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student. However, faculty within the Department feels a responsibility to provide accurate and appropriate academic counseling in order to assist the student in ensuring an optimum graduation date. For this reason, each student should assume responsibility for meeting with the advisor at least once per semester and more frequently as necessary.
At the initial advisement session, it recommended that the Graduation Plan be completed. This will be then be the basis for filling out the “Outline of Graduate Work” form, which will be filed with the Graduate College during the first semester of graduate work, and can be amended as needed during a student’s program.
Please seek out your advisor as questions arise and/or as you encounter difficulties with which you need assistance. If utilized appropriately your advisor will play a key role in guiding you efficiently through the academic processes associated with earning an advanced degree.
Students are strongly urged to seek help from their advisors as soon as academic problems develop.
