Academic Advisement

Every student has an academic advisor and the students should utilize these resource people for a variety of purposes, such as defining academic and career goals, course planning assistance, and for clarification of academic policies and regulations. Students should feel comfortable contacting their advisor not only during early registration periods, but at any time. Academic Advisors are assigned by individual departments, so you should contact your major department to find out who your advisor is. If you are an AEP major, you can contact the Academic Exploration Office at x2420.

Academic Advising Handbook

Make the Most of Your Academic Advising

List of Academic Advisors for the Academic Exploration Program

List of ALL Academic Advisors

Outstanding Academic Advisor Award

This award was established in 1991 by Student Senate and the Office of Orientation and Advisement to recognize a member of Bradley's faculty, administration, or professional staff who serves as an academic advisor. Nominations will be accepted from anyone. Click HERE to obtain a form to nominate an advisor for the Outstanding Academic Advisor Award. For more information about this award, contact The Student Activities Office at x3050.

Past Award Recipients

1991-1992 Charlotte Awl - Nursing

1992-1993 Dr. Max Taylor - Chemistry

1993-1994 Dr. John Howard - International Studies

1994-1995 Dr. Ian Welsford - Biology

1995-1996 No Advisor Awarded

1996-1997 No Advisor Awarded

1997-1998 Dr. Charles Bukowski - International Studies

1998-1999 Dr. Larry Aspin - Political Science

1999-2000 Dr. Mary Ann Manos - Social Work

2000-2001 Dr. Celia Johnson - Teacher Education

2001-2002 Dr. Joseph Emanuel - Industrial Engineering

2002-2003 Dr. Elizabeth Cram - Nursing

2003-2004 Dr. Nina Collins - Family and Consumer Sciences

2004-2005 Dr. Molly Cluskey - Nursing

2005-2006 B.J. Lawrence - Communication

2006-2007 Dr. Dawn Roberts - Psychology

Commonly asked advising questions

1. How do I find out who my Academic Advisor is?
Contact your major department. For students in the Academic Exploration Program, letters are mailed to you early in the Fall semester providing you with this information. In addition, a list of advisors can be found in the front of the Schedule of Classes.

2. When should I see my advisor?
ANYTIME!! The most common time for students to consult with their advisor is during early registration. It is the student's responsibility to schedule an appointment with his/her advisor. Be sure to schedule an appointment with your advisor early since this is a very busy time for advisors.

3. How do I make an appointment to see my advisor?
Call your advisor or stop by his/her office. It may be best to reach an advisor during scheduled office hours. Some advisors post times when they are available for advising and you can simply sign-up for a time slot that fits your schedule.

4. Where can I pick up an academic schedule of classes?
The place where you should pick up your schedule of classes is your department's office. If you are a AEP student you can pick this up in our office - Bradley Hall 239. You should consult this handbook BEFORE seeing your advisor. The schedule of classes is also available on-line through the Registrar's Office website.

5. What should I bring to my advising appointment?
Your Academic Schedule of Classes
A tentative schedule of classes for the following semester
Your degree audit
Short and long-term academic questions
Questions about transferring courses from a community college
Any other academic-related concerns

6. What should I expect from my advisor?
Awareness of course options
Information about university policies and procedures
Knowledge of future employment or graduate school opportunities
To serve as a resource for other concerns

7. What should I NOT expect from my advisor?
Telling you what is a "good class". Your advisor may have an opinion of what is a "good class" but each student's skills and interests are different to determine what "good" means.
Making decisions for you. Advisors can educate you on options but you need to make the final decision.

8. What is the procedure to take a course at a community college or another university?
See if the course transfers to Bradley. Either see your department chair's office or consult the General Education website for a partial list of Transfer Courses.
Fill out the appropriate form to receive approval to transfer the course. Either see your advisor or your department chair's office.

9. What is the procedure to drop a class?
To drop a class you simply use Webster, our online registration system. Make sure you are knowledgeable of the last day to drop a class for the current semester. A resource for Important Date Information can be found through the Registrar's Office. Before dropping any classes you are strongly encouraged to speak with your academic advisor. Scholarship and financial aid packages may differ allowing some students to drop below 12 hours, and some may not.

10. What should I do if a class is full?
Check out this great Power Point presentation to help you determine what to do if a class is full.

Advising Questions or Concerns...

Contact: David Trillizio, Director of Orientation and Advisement
Bradley Hall 239
677-2420
dpt@bradley.edu