Undergraduate Student Advising

Sargent College’s academic advisors who work in the Academic Services Center are here to help you:

  • Make informed decisions
  • Build meaningful networking and mentor relationships
  • Effectively utilize the many resources available to you
  • Develop autonomy
  • Achieve your full potential

BU Undergraduate Academic Advising Mission Statement

Academic Advising is integral to the teaching mission of the University and engages students in a collaborative process to explore academic and co-curricular opportunities as part of a plan to realize academic, career, and life goals.

Sargent College Undergraduate Academic Advising Mission Statement

At Sargent College, academic advising is a foundational element of our educational mission. Through a collaborative and student-centered approach, advising empowers students to explore academic pathways, research and clinical opportunities, and co-curricular experiences. Working closely with their advisors and faculty mentors, students develop individualized plans that support their academic success, professional development, and long-term goals in the health and rehabilitation sciences.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes for academic advising are a shared responsibility in each school and college. Through academic advising students will be able to:

  • Articulate the intent of general education, school/college, and program requirements.
  • Craft, execute, and continually assess a coherent educational plan, including post graduate options, based on assessment of abilities, aspirations, interests, and values.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the policies and procedures that guide progress to the degree.
  • Identify and access campus resources and co-curricular opportunities to help reach educational, career, and life goals.

Putting Philosophy into Practice

Cultivating a productive relationship with your advisors is an essential component to helping you become confident making effective and independent choices. By initiating conversations that prompt you to think more deeply about your experiences, advisors can help provide the framework for you to develop the competencies to meet expectations and receive the assistance needed to achieve your goals.