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College of Fine Arts and Communications Advisement

Faculty Resources

The College of Fine Arts and Communications has a decentralized dual model for advising. Students have a faculty advisor and an academic advisor to assist them. It is critical that the advisors work together to provide accurate and consistent information.

Faculty advisor roles are:

  • Assess student talent/skill
  • Address graduate school inquiries
  • Provide course/major descriptions beyond those available in the catalog
  • Approve and document all modifications to the major (i.e.: transfer agreements/substitutions/waivers)
  • Provide career advisement
  • Consider experiential learning opportunities
  • Define and suggest major elective options
  • Review/approve graduation plans as required
  • Assist students in academic difficulty to make a positive academic recovery

Academic advisor roles are:

  • Provide a meaningful welcome to new students entering our college at New Student Orientation (NSO)
  • Inform students about major/minor programs within our college
  • Teach students about application procedures for our Limited Enrollment Programs (LEPs)
  • Encourage students to select an alternate/parallel major plan
  • Assist students in creating graduation plans at key points in their major (including major and general education requirements)
  • Offer registration recommendations to students
  • Give informed referral information when appropriate (i.e.: Enrollment Services, CAPS, Career Services/Studio, etc.)
  • Review/approve Academic Improvement Plans (AIPs) for students with academic difficulty
  • Provide documentation for students to verify graduation plans for financial aid petitions, multicultural needs, international status, housing contracts, etc.
  • Work closely with departments/schools regarding curriculum/catalog needs
  • Track student progress towards graduation
  • Submit students for graduation
  • Help plan, coordinate, and execute college convocation ceremonies to celebrate student success
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60/75 CREDIT HOUR OBSERVANCE

Students must select and declare a major by the time they reach 60 BYU credit hours. Once students surpass 75 BYU credit hours they will not be allowed to change their major unless special permission is granted. This document outlines the College of Fine Arts and Communications’ implementation of this policy.
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NACADA

The National Academic Advising Association is a global, educational organization of advisors, counselors, faculty, administrators, and students working to enhance the educational development of students. The NACADA website houses numerous articles, materials, publications, and other resources for students, advisors, and educators.
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MODIFICATION FORM

Use this form to approve a substitution, transfer equivalency, or waiver.
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