CyberOrientation@JSU;       Academic Advising
Through a system of academic advising, Jackson State University assists each student in planning academic programs, developing course schedules, anticipating graduation requirements, and making decisions affecting educational growth and development.

The student is urged to consult an academic advisor each registration period to review policies and degree requirements.  Academic advisors endeavor to provide assistance in a timely and accurate manner, but meeting requirements for graduation is the responsibility of the student.

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Student’s Responsibility

Each student should thoroughly study the Graduate Catalog and become familiar with the organization, policies and regulations of the university.

Only the general academic regulations and requirements governing graduate programs are presented in CyberOrientation and CyberAdvising.  Visit departmental websites to obtain specific requirements and for the policy and procedure manual for the academic program.

Graduate students are responsible for keeping current on information which may affect their matriculation in graduate school.  Whenever a problem occurs, the student should contact their major advisor, the department chair/graduate program director and/or thed Academic Dean's office.

Advisors are required to provide academic assistance in a timely and accurate manner, but meeting requirements for graduation is the responsibility of the student.
The Graduate Faculty
 
Your academic advisor

Each graduate student pursing a degree is assigned an advisor or mentor within the area in which the student is concentrating.

Your Department Chair/Program Director

The chair is responsible for most of what occurs within the department at both the graduate and undergraduate level.  Graduate Program Directors specialize in matters directly related to graduate education in your program.

Your Academic College Dean or Designee

The Dean of your College is available to assist in advising and counseling students academically.  The Dean is charged to supervise all departments and programs within the College and to coordinate various activities.

The Division of Graduate Studies

The  Division of Graduate Studies has a knowledgeable and helpful staff.  The staff will advise you on aspects of the Division of Graduate Studies.  The Division of Graduate Studies sponsors periodic workshops for graduate students, faculty and staff
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Mentoring

A mentor should be a trusted counselor or guide.  Usually, your major professor is your mentor, but not always and not exclusively.  You do not have to limit yourself to one mentor.  Studies have shown that graduate students with mentors tend to do better in graduate studies and complete their degrees in a more timely manner.  Other faculty, staff, administrators, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students can serve as mentors during your graduate career.

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Remember, you are the one earning the degree.
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Last Revised:  July 2006