Advising
Academic Advising
The College of Public Affairs offers personalized support to students enrolled in public affairs programs. Students are assigned an academic advisor who will help them to plan their path to graduation and to navigate university and school policies and procedures. It is recommended that students meet regularly with their advisors — at least two to three times per semester for undergraduate students, and two to three times over the course of the program for graduate students.
Students are responsible for knowing and completing all requirements of their chosen degree program. The aim and purpose of academic advising are to assist students in career planning, meeting the requirements of the degree program, and interpreting College policy regarding academic requirements.
Students should see an advisor whenever questions arise concerning their academic programs. Students are encouraged to seek advisement with their assigned academic advisor at least two times per year, particularly when registering for the senior year.
Students Advisor
The IARSAC International University’s Students Advisor helps you maximize your undergraduate experience through a journey of exploration that leads to transformation and informed decision-making about academic and extracurricular opportunities. It is an ongoing process that takes a holistic approach to helping you discover your educational, career and social goals. After goal-setting, the students advisors assists you in designing a meaningful action plan.
Advising is the collaboration and responsibility of both student and advisor. In the College of Public Policy, advising is mandatory, so you are required to schedule at least one advising appointment per semester. As the first point of contact, you are encouraged to meet with an advisor regularly to help navigate the University and answer any questions that may arise along the way.
Some topics you may want to discuss with your advisor are:
Ensure students are on track to complete their programs
- Reviewing and removing registration blocks
- Help students understand the requirements of their program
- Help transfer students understand which transfer credits can be applied to their program of study
- Help students choose the classes that meet their program requirements and that align with their concentrations, certificates, and areas of interest
- Help students to understand and resolve any holds that may appear on their student accounts, thus preventing them from registering for classes
- Help students to register for classes
- Refer students to academic and other support available through the College of Public Affairs and IIU
- Discovering and assessing your educational, career and personal values
- Exploring IIU resources and extracurricular opportunities that promote social and emotional growth
- Setting goals aligned with your values
- Designing an academic plan to achieve your goals and selecting courses
- Understanding policies and procedures
- Provide authorizations for changes to their class schedules
- Provide information on the process of graduating from IIU and participating in Commencement
- Enhancing your journey through experiential learning (study abroad, internships, research, etc.)