Academic advising is a form of teaching. Advisors provide accurate information to students in a mentoring environment, challenging them to reflect on interests, skills and aptitudes; to think critically about goals and objectives; to select courses and majors; to have a graduation plan and to consider career options.
Elon University's academic advising program is two pronged. First-year students are advised through the Elon 101 program where both faculty and professional staff serve as academic advisors. Once a student officially declares a major, a faculty member within that department partners with the student for academic advising. Advising for successful degree completion is a shared responsibility between advisors and students.
The Academic Advising Center is staffed with 5 professional advisors and is located on the first floor of Duke Building in room 108. The center primarily serves students who have yet to declare a major, but is available to support the entire campus with advising concerns when needed. Professional staff in the Advising Center are a supplement to the extensive advising that occurs between faculty and their advisees. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Extended hours may be posted during preregistration and registration. Office phone: 336-278-6500 Fax number: 336-278-6514.
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