About Us
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About Advising and Academic Support
Professional Staff
Records Specialists
Faculty Advisors
Student Peer Advisors
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About Advising and Academic Support
The Advising and Academic Support office is composed of professional staff who work as a team to help students make a successful transition to college, explore their interests, develop a plan for their academic career, and successfully meet their academic and career goals.
For appointments or more information:
Call: 315-443-3150
E-mail: casadvising@syr.edu
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Professional Staff
Our professional staff is available to meet with students by appointment and during walk-in hours throughout the academic year. Staff members help students understand the purpose of a liberal arts education and counsel students during the course of their academic careers. Areas of expertise include helping students to:
• Develop time management skills;
• Identify academic enrichment opportunities;
• Map strategies to improve academic performance;
• Understand the Liberal Arts Core;
• Select courses, majors, and minors;
• Maintain steady progress toward completing degrees;
• Plan for graduate school or entry into the job market.
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Records Specialists
Our professional records specialists are responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of student academic records, approving and tracking transfer credit and exceptions to published degree requirements (petitions), monitoring progress toward degree completion, and degree certification. Records specialists provide routine, electronic notifications to students about these matters.
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Faculty Advisors
Students are assigned faculty advisors from various departments at the beginning of their academic career. Faculty advisors help students transition to college, discuss course selection and class schedules, and provide insights about the academic experience in The College of Arts and Sciences and opportunities available at Syracuse University.
After students declare a major, they are assigned a faculty advisor from within the department or interdisciplinary program they are pursuing. These advisors continue working with their students through graduation and help with post-graduation planning.
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Student Peer Advisors
Student peer advisors are undergraduate students who are available to assist students with adjusting to college and to provide information about activities, student organizations, and academic and enrichment opportunities available in The College and throughout the University.
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