Student Advising

Below are resources to support student advising.  The Office of Student and Academic Services is here to support you every step of the way in your work with students.

Student and Academic Services Resources for Graduate Student Advising

• Student Database - College of Education student records, student status, advisees, graduate degree milestones
• Doctoral Milestones and Forms Checklist for Faculty and Students - Actions needed by the student, faculty, and Student and Academic Services to complete milestones.
• Graduate Student Handbook - Comprehensive guide from graduate enrollment to graduate completion, policies, procedures, and other student resources.
• Graduate School Policies - Graduate School policies and procedures for graduate students - when in doubt, ask Student and Academic Services!
• Graduate Student Forms - Direct students here to complete forms to document any milestone.
• Dissertation Format Guidelines - Provides guidance around the traditional vs the Three Article dissertation format

Student Advising Documents

• Graduate Student Advising Policy: Setting Expectations and Responsibilities of Advisors, Students, and College Leadership (June 2025)
• Process Questions for Faculty and Graduate Students
• Tips for Giving Effective Feedback on Student Performance
• Guidelines for Working with Academic Student Employees
• Student Employee Support Flow Chart
• Change of Advisor Process for Graduate Students
• Community Resources & Supports Related to Immigration
• Supporting International Students  
• Supporting BIPOC Students