Academic Advisement

Upon acceptance to Richmont, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. The advisor assists the student in becoming acclimated to the Richmont community, in choosing elective courses, in career planning, in self-care, and in a variety of other aspects of involvement in the University’s program. There is a designated advising week each fall and spring semester to allow advisees and their advisors to connect regarding academic and personal matters.

Advisors will also provide feedback to their advisees from faculty about the student each semester. Although the advisor guides students through the process of selecting courses, ultimately the student is responsible for following degree requirements and policies as outlined in the Graduate Catalog.

Because of the sequential nature of the program and the fact that many courses are offered only once per year, deviation from the planned program of study may result in a delay in meeting requirements for graduation and inadequate preparation for coursework. Students who wish to depart from the standard sequence should consult with the Records Office regarding proposed changes and implications for completing the program. Students who deviate from the suggested sequence of courses are held to the same standards of the courses as students who have followed the prescribed sequence.