Advising for Honors

ADVISING SYLLABUS

UNIVERSITY HONORS: UL Lafayette Honors Program

Definition/Mission of Advising

The mission of Honors Advising 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 Zimbra/personal Louisiana.edu emails daily
•     Schedule appointments with Honors advisor at least once each academic year
•     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 don’t understand
•     Be independent and fully responsible for your actions
•     Come prepared to advising session with any materials you need
•     Work with advisor to create plan to work with university Honors

Advisor Expectations/Responsibilities:

•     Provide proactive, holistic advising that approaches students in person-centered manner
•     Maintain confidentiality for students according to state and university standards
•     Be knowledgeable of UL Lafayette policies, procedures, and resources
•     Express importance of higher education, active learning, and undergraduate research
•     Connect students to 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 benefits of other campus resources

Contact Information

Walk-ins are welcome in the Hours listed below. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis during office hours. Other times are available at student request. Please contact to cancel at least 2 hours in advance at 337-482-6700 or ryan.winters@louisiana.edu. The same courtesy will be extended to you.

Freshmen will be contacted by university staff during their first fall semester to have an appointment. Probationary students will be contacted in the spring semester.

Hours

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:
 

Advising List of Honors Faculty