ADVISING SYLLABUS

UNIVERSITY HONORS: UL Lafayette Honors Program

Definition/Mission of Advising

The mission of Honors Advising and Academic Counseling is to further the academic promise of our university to provide honest, helpful communication in guiding students to a successful graduation. As part of this goal, Honors Advising incorporates discussions about opportunities, transition to university life, and career and relational development and planning that correspond to educational goals.

What Advisor do I see?

Student Expectations/Responsibilities:

•      Check your Outlook/personal louisiana.edu emails daily
•      Schedule appointments with Honors advisor at least once in your first academic semester
•      Recognize when you need help and ask questions
•      Come ready to listen and be open to alternate routes to your goals
•      Ask for explanation when you do not understand
•      Be independent and fully responsible for your actions
•      Prepare for advising session by bringing any materials that you need
•      Work with advisor to create plan to excel in the Honors Program

Advisor Expectations/Responsibilities:

•     Provide proactive, holistic advising that approaches students in a person-centered manner
•     Maintain confidentiality for students according to state and university standards
•     Be knowledgeable of UL Lafayette policies, procedures, and resources
•     Communicate necessity of merging higher education, active learning, and undergraduate research
•     Connect students with appropriate opportunities on and off campus
•     Review student’s overall progress in the program

OUTCOMES

By Meeting With Honors Advisors You Will Learn To:

•     Know the advisor
•     Utilize office hours of advisor for concerns
•     Register for classes on time
•     Be knowledgeable of university policies
•     Understand additional undergraduate research opportunities
•     Make progress toward graduation and career goals
•     Apply undergraduate research and experiential learning
•     Recognize opportunities to incorporate active learning into your classes
•     Be proactive in your Honors discussions in seminar and classes
•     Have awareness of the benefits of other campus resources

Contact Information

Appointments are on a first come first serve basis subject to availability. Please contact to cancel at least 2 hours in advance at 337-482-1202 or elizabeth.daspit1@louisiana.edu. The same courtesy will be extended to you. 

Incoming freshmen and transfer students will be contacted by university staff during their first fall semester to have an Honors Success Planning appointment. Probationary students may be contacted in the spring semester.

Direct Contact

Other Tools, Resources, and Recommendations:

Major Advisor

Please check with your respective major advisor in advance to schedule an appointment. Your major advisor information can be found on ULink under the Students tab. Additionally, a list of Honors Faculty can be found in the link below:
 

Click Here for List of Honors Advisors