Advisement at ETSU is a continuous interactive process between the advisor
and student which facilitates the development and achievement of the
student's overall goals.
A successful relationship between an advisor and student depends upon shared
responsibility.
An academic advisor is a faculty or staff member of the academic department
in which you are majoring.
Advisors are available to assist you with academic counseling and scheduling
of classes as well as provide mentoring,
advice,
referrals, and information to help students make wise, informed decisions.
Once admitted, you can contact your academic advisor via phone or email.
Your relationship with your advisor is important to your success at
ETSU.
You should consult with your advisor each semester and especially before
making decisions that may affect your academic progress and success.
Most students are required to consult with an advisor before registering each
semester.
The following students must be advised before they are able to register:
all students who have earned less than sixty credits;
first-term at ETSU transfer students are required to meet with an
advisor prior to registration for their first and second term of enrollment;
and students who have been readmitted are required to meet with an advisor prior to
registration their first term back at ETSU.
Locating your advisor is simple.
For students who have declared a major you should see an advisor in that major.
You can click on the link at the bottom of this page in order to find contact
information for each department.
If you're unsure of your advisor you should contact the advisement resource
center for additional information by clicking the link below.
The academic catalog is also a very important resource of which you should be aware.
The catalog is an academic resource updated each academic year that contains
detailed information about academic majors,
degree programs, academic colleges, academic regulations,
financial aid,
student advisement, and other important academic information.
Included within the catalog are the general education requirements.
General education requirements are courses chosen from various subject
areas which are required of all students as part of their undergraduate program.
The program is designed to help students acquire a broad base of knowledge and
capabilities fundamental to the concept of a university education.
ETSU also requires all students to take courses in their majors
and across the curriculum that offer concentrated experience in oral
communication,
writing, and using information technology.
Therefore, students must meet proficiency intensive requirements through courses
taken at ETSU.
More information regarding intensives can also be found in the catalog.
One key policy you should be aware of and become familiar with is the ETSU
academic integrity policy
as well as the honor code and honor pledge.
These are applicable to all students and are based on ETSU value
statements with focus on people,
relationships,
and diversity.
By enrolling at ETSU, students are expected to abide by the honor code
and honor pledge. The honor code states,
East Tennessee State University is committed to developing the intellect
and ethical behavior of its students.
Students found to be in violation of policies on plagiarism, cheating, and/or
fabrication will be held accountable for their actions.
Any knowledge of academic misconduct should be reported.
Students are expected to act with honesty, integrity, and civility in all
matters.
The honor pledge reads,
I pledge to act with honesty,
integrity, and civility in all matters.
At the end of Launch, you will be asked to affirm your understanding and agreement
to abide by the ETSU honor code at all times.