Academic Advising

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We'll help you on your academic journey from orientation to graduation.

The Southeast Missouri State University Academic Advising Office is committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment that motivates, inspires, and empowers students from their first day at orientation throughout their academic journey. Academic Advising provides the guidance, resources, and encouragement students need to thrive academically and personally, laying the foundation for academic success and personal growth.

Listen to the needs of students and assist them in meeting their academic goals.
Be accessible to advisees via appointment, phone and email.
Provide accurate and consistent information about curriculum including recent changes that may impact students.
Be able to clarify University and program specific requirements, policies and procedures.
Educate students on how to use key technologies and where to access information.
Help students to identify campus resources and make referrals as appropriate.
Participate in professional development opportunities to become a better advisor.

Demonstrate understanding of degree program requirements and the ability to select courses each semester to progress toward fulfillment of their individualized academic plan.
Engage in academic and career planning taking personal responsibility for decision making related to their academic success.
Schedule an advising appointment in a timely manner, meet with their advisor at least once each semester, and prepare for appointment by:
- Reviewing Degree Works audit
- Considering course options
- Developing questions for their advisor.
Understand University and program specific academic policies and procedures.
Know how to use key technologies and where to access information.
Be aware of campus resources and support systems that promote academic success.

Academic Programs

SEMO’s academic programs help you discover your strengths and take bold steps toward your goals. Through hands-on experiences and supportive faculty, we help you find your fearless. If you're ready to get started but considering a couple majors, ask us about the exploratory/undecided program.

Explore Programs Exploratory/Undecided Program

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Mentoring and Coaching Support

At SEMO, advising is not a one size fits all. Peer advisors, academic coaches, staff mentors, or faculty advisors all help you to get the most out of your student experience. They're here to help you choose classes, explore majors, and help you stay on track.

Explore SEMO Mentoring and Coaching Support

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Advising Resources

SEMO boldly supports you from day one. Get connected to the right resources and people when you visit SupportNET, use the advising toolkit, and keep track of priority course registration dates.

Student Resources (SupportNET) Advising Toolkit on mySEMO Campus Resources

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New Students

From freshman to transfer, to adult learner, there's a full lineup of new student programs designed to help you connect, get settled, and hit the ground running.

New Student Programs Camp Redhawk Hello SEMO

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My professors and advisor are nothing short of amazing. They are so understanding and more than willing to help in any way.

Kylie Rapert

student, Child and Family Studies

Faculty Resources

If you're a faculty advisor, you'll be able to find resources like the advising syllabus, Master Advisor, enrollment instructions and more on mySEMO in the Faculty Advising Toolkit.

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Master Advisor

Recognizing outstanding academic advising encourages greater support of advising activities on campus, reinforces the importance of advising excellence, promotes better support to our students, and provides incentives and motivation to improve the relationship between students, faculty, and staff.

Master Advisor Program Make a Nomination Past Outstanding Advisor Award Winners

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