2003-2005 - Special Collections - University of Baltimore

ACADEMIC ADVISING
Merrick School ofBusiness: 410.837.4944
Yale Gordon College ofLiberal Arts:
410.837.5326
The Universiry is committed to academic
excellence and student success. Therefore, a
professional staff of academic advisers is
available in each of the colleges at the
Universiry of Baltimore.
Students should meet with their adviser
prior to each registration period to ensure
they are making proper academic decisions
and progressing toward their degrees. In
many cases, an adviser's signature is required
for registration clearance. It is important that
students become familiar with their adviser
and take advantage of their in-depth
knowledge of the various academic programs
and policies
A student should make an appointment
to see an adviser prior to withdrawing from
the Universiry, even if the withdrawal is
anticipated to be temporary.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS ADVISING
All new students in the Gordon College of
Liberal Arts must meet with a graduate program
director prior to their first semester of
registration. Program directors assist students
in planning their academic careers
and in selecting appropriate courses to satisfY
degree requirements. New students are
required to have an adviser's signature on
their registration cards before registering, as
well as on an add/drop form if they add a
course after registering.
Continuing students, with some exceptions,
can register without an adviser's signature,
but are strongly encouraged to meet
with a program adviser on a regular basis.
Those continuing students who must
obtain advisement and a departmental
and/or Dean's Office signature before registenng
are:
• Probationary students
• Readmitted students
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• Students changing their program
• Students registering for an independent
study or internship
• Students requesting to take more than
nine credits during a semester and six
credits during a summer session
Students are respomible for reviewing carefolly
the requirements for their chosen plan of
study and seeking clarification from a program
adviser ifnecessary. An academic counselor
also is available in the Dean's Office,
Room 200, Academic Center, to provide
information and clarification about liberal
arts programs, policies, and procedures.
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADVISING
Academic advisement is available by
appointment in the Merrick School
Advising Center, BC 142, with day,
evening, and Saturday hours. Advisers provide
information on Merrick School programs,
policies, and procedures. Every new
degree-seeking candidate will receive a program
of study and must meet with a graduate
program adviser prior to registering for
their first semester. Program advisers assist
students in selecting appropriate courses to
satisfY degree requirements. New students
are required to have an adviser's signature
before registering for their first semester.
Students are advised that any deviation
from their program plan must be approved
in writing by the Dean's Office. Division
directors, specialization advisers, and
Merrick School faculry are also available to
assist students in planning their academic
program and to discuss career goals.
Continuing students, with some exceptions,
can register without an adviser's signature,
and are responsible for following
their program plan of study. Continuing
students who must obtain advisement and
a division director and/or Dean's Office signature
before registering are:
• Probationary students
• Readmitted students
• Non-degree students