Academic Advising

The academic regulations contained within this section are applicable to undergraduate students who begin their academic programs at Elmhurst University in the 2024–2025 academic year.

Elmhurst University regards academic advising as an important part of a faculty member’s responsibility in guiding students toward reaching their full potential. The academic advising program offers each student the opportunity to work closely with a faculty and/or academic advisor to plan a coherent educational program appropriate to the student’s interests and goals that will help the student fulfill the requirements for the bachelor’s degree and aid the student in making good use of the resources of the University. These advisors can also assist students in the registration process, explain academic regulations and procedures, and ensure that students apply for graduation in a timely manner.

The final responsibility for the educational program and for meeting graduation requirements rests with the student.

Traditional Programs

Typically, students in traditional programs are assigned faculty advisors in their majors who meet with them regularly to explore academic interests, to discuss course selection for the upcoming terms, to help determine a major area of study and to investigate postgraduate pursuits. Students who have not yet declared a major upon reaching sophomore standing are assigned to an academic advisor in the Office of Advising.

In order for faculty or academic advisors to advise new students most effectively, the University recommends that all new students take the appropriate placement and proficiency tests prior to initial registration.

Each new traditional first-year student is assigned a first-year program faculty advisor. Advising conversations include discussion and decision-making regarding the student’s major or area of interest, academic planning, goal-setting and making the most of campus resources. First-year students must meet with their faculty advisor prior to registration.