Academic Advising
Academic advising is one of the most important keys to a student’s success. Academic advising provides the student with the necessary information about courses and degree requirements, but more importantly, the academic advisor serves as a mentor as the student explores the discipline and develops their professional identity.
The advising system is designed so that:
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor from the major department.
Each student works with their academic advisor each semester to plan the next semester’s courses. The advisor must approve
the selected coursework and sign the registration form or provide the student with an alternate pin (APIN) to register in Banweb.
Students seeking to minor in a subject must obtain a faculty advisor for the minor.
Undergraduate Advising
The advising system is designed so that:
Students who have not declared a major are assigned a faculty advisor in one of several academic departments until the student decides upon a major.
Advisor/Major changes are initiated in the Office of the Registrar.
It is the responsibility of the student, in cooperation with the appointed academic advisor, to arrange programs so as to satisfy the common requirements for all Associate and Bachelor degrees, and the specific requirements of the major department.
Graduate Advising
The advising system is designed so that:
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor from the major department. Your academic advisor must be a regular (tenure-track or emeritus) faculty in your home department. Your academic advisor may or may not be the same as your research advisor. The default advisor assigned by the department upon graduate admission may be changed when you designate your committee in Banweb.
Each student works with his or her academic advisor each semester to plan the next semester’s courses. The advisor must approve the selected coursework and sign the registration form or provide the student with the alternate pin (APIN) to register in Banweb.
Students seeking to minor in a subject must obtain a faculty advisor for the minor.
It is the responsibility of the student, in cooperation with the appointed academic advisor, to arrange programs so as to satisfy the common requirements for all graduate degrees and the specific requirements of the graduate program.
Advisor/Student Responsibilities
Academic Advisors and students are expected to develop a professional and confidential partnership to foster a collaborative advising process leading to success at New Mexico Tech. The following is a list of responsibilities both for the Advisor and student to be mindful of to effectively facilitate this partnership.
Advisor Responsibilities
Assist students with developing a realistic educational plan that is consistent with their career path.
Monitor and document student progress toward program completion.
Maintain student advising files.
Review a student’s eligibility to engage in a registered Internship/Module Abroad/Exchange Program.
Inform and/or refer students to resources, services, and opportunities to enhance their learning experience.
Treat students with courtesy, dignity, and respect.
Uphold the integrity of New Mexico Tech by enforcing all school and department policies and procedures.
Student Responsibilities
Read the Catalog and become knowledgeable about and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and requirements.
Clarify personal values, abilities, career interests, and goals.
Make an appointment with an Advisor when required or when in need of professional advising.
Notify an Advisor when you cannot make your appointment.
Prepare for your advising session and bring appropriate materials.
Follow through on actions identified during your advising session.
Accept final responsibility for all decisions.
Attend and participate in courses, workshops, advising seminars, etc.
Meet with an Advisor to determine eligibility for an Internship/Module Abroad/Exchange Program.
Obtain the necessary visa documents to travel to other countries.