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Advising for Majors and Minors I Advisor and Student Responsibilities I Who is my advisor?
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The advising team can help you in a number of ways.  For specifics of who does what please consult the following page. 

In general, academic advisors:

1. Communicate and help you interpret university policies, requirements and procedures.
2. Advising you regarding general education and major requirements.
3. Complete degree checks for graduating seniors.
4. Help you to navigate the University system.
5. Advise you about course selection and registration.
6. Make referrals to other campus resources as necessary.
7. Approve the application of transfer credits (as well as AP, IB and CLEP) to your general education requirements.
8. Assist you in making reasoned decisions for your educational goals.

Student Responsibilities
To make best use of the advising opportunities it is the responsibility of you, the student, to:

1. Make and honor regular appointments with your advisor. We strongly recommend you meet with an advisor at least once a year, if not once a semester.
2. Bring your Student Academic Progress Report (SAPR) with you. This tool contains information about degree program requirements and can be accessed via Student Link.
3. Make your advisor aware of any special needs or problems you have. We are here to guide you through problems that may hinder your academic success. While there are limitations to the services the advising team can offer, we have multiple resources at the University available to help with a wide range of issues.
4. Read your University of Arizona email including email from the Biochemistry Majors listserv. Email is a mechanism for official communication within the University of Arizona.  The University has the right to expect that such communications will be received and read in a timely fashion. http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/emailpolicy.htm
5. Familiarize yourself with important dates and deadlines.
6. Take responsibility for your own educational experience by asking questions, listening, and following up on advice.
7. Establish and following academic plans.
8. Use university resources.
9. Read the catalog to become familiar with the academic policies under your assigned year.
10. Review academic progress and seeking academic and career information needed to meet your educational goals.
11. Attend and participate in class.
12. Get involved in campus and community events.

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