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The mission of academic advising at the University of Nevada, Reno is to assist each student in developing and implementing an academic plan designed to meet his/her educational, career and life goals. The advising process is one of shared responsibilities between students and advisors. The mechanism by which advising is provided to students may vary by academic unit. However, it is the responsibility of faculty and staff who serve as advisors to: Be knowledgeable about the curriculum requirements for the program(s) for which they advise Assist students in selecting appropriate classes and developing an academic plan that meets degree requirements Assist students in linking program requirements with relevant career and other post-graduation opportunities Be familiar with campus resources and make appropriate referrals when necessary Support the achievement of campus-wide goals for increasing graduation and retention rates Clarify and provide accurate and timely information about university policies, regulations and procedures Be available and accessible to student advisees on a regular basis Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA Be proficient in the use of the university’s student information system/computerized advising tools relevant to the advising process.

Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.