Sam M. Walton College of Business Undergraduate Programs Office
- Undergraduate Programs Office: WCOB 328
- Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM
- For appointments, call 479-575-6308
University of Arkansas Advising Mission Statement
Academic advising is an active, ongoing exchange between the advisors and students grounded in teaching and learning. Advising is based on students gaining accurate and appropriate information and direction to help make their educational experience relevant, coherent, and meaningful. It is a process that assists students in connecting with the University of Arkansas, making thoughtful decisions related to their academic experiences, and maximizing their educational and career opportunities. Quality academic advising is essential to achieving the University’s vision for a “student centered research university serving Arkansas and the world.”
While procedures may vary among schools and colleges, all successful academic advising should include
the following:
- A mutual respect between advisor and student with the student possessing final responsibility for successful completion of a degree.
- A developmental and educational process that occurs over time.
- Consideration of individual students’ interests, abilities, and needs.
- A collaborative effort to connect students to campus resources and services.
- Reasonable availability and accessibility to advisors.
- Interpretation of University of Arkansas, college, and departmental rules and regulations.
- A student’s understanding of the purpose and nature of the university core courses.
- Recommendation of appropriate courses.
- A student’s understanding of and progress toward academic requirements.
- General information regarding career options and opportunities, with appropriate referrals as necessary.
- Respect for students’ ethnic and racial heritage, age, gender, culture, national origin, sexual orientation, and religion, as well as their physical, learning, and psychological abilities.
- An understanding of and adherence to laws and regulations that relate to academic advising.
- Adherence to the highest principles of ethical behavior.
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The University is committed to developing each student to his or her fullest potential. To this end, programs in each college have been established to improve the academic achievement and persistence of students on academic warning and of other students in need of academic assistance. Such assistance is provided through a variety of instructional and informational services. |
Walton College Advisor and Student Expectations
Students can expect that their academic advisor will…
- Provide accurate information
- Educate students on the Walton College curriculum and academic policies
- Treat students with respect
- Be on time for scheduled appointments
- NOT make students’ schedules for them
- Assist students with making good academic choices
- Refer students to other campus resources as needed
- NOT recommend teachers or classes based on difficulty
- Keep accurate student records
- Respect the privacy of students
- Refer to students by name
- NOT tolerate threatening or inappropriate behavior
Advisors expect that Walton College students will...
- Arrive on time for advising appointments
- Treat advisors with respect
- Use appropriate language in the Undergraduate Programs Office
- Know their University Student ID Number
- Be prepared for their advising sessions
- Follow through with advisors’ recommendations
- Make sure that the University has their accurate contact information
- Turn cell phones or pagers to silent when meeting with an advisor
- Make all attempts to solve academic issues themselves before asking family or friends to become involved
- Abide by the University of Arkansas Student Code of Conduct
- NOT ask advisors to request exceptions on their behalf
- Make advance appointments to see an advisor
- Follow all academic regulations set by their catalog of studies
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