After last semester’s snarl in the registration process for many, it’s no surprise that this semester the University has chosen to make meeting with advisers necessary for all students. While freshmen, who must meet with their advisers anyway, are largely unaffected by this, some upperclassmen feel this is an inefficient use of time for those who already know how they are going to spend their time on campus next semester – especially those who’ve never had much use for their adviser in the past.
“Personally, [after freshman year,] I never saw my advisr until this semester,” said junior Shannon Plush. “I don’t think [seeing] advisers should be mandatory, because some people have it all figured out. Advisers should be there to help if necessary. My adviser has helped me a lot this semester though,” she added.
Even freshman are to be of the opinion that the process shouldn’t be mandatory.
“I don’t think it should be required,” said Carissa Nolla, one such freshman. “It should be the student’s responsibility, but [advisors] should be there during the registration time in case you have questions.”
Of course, this isn’t to say that everyone on campus is on the same page with the matter. Senior Nitya Khemlani found the process more beneficial than annoying.
“It’s been mostly helpful to me,” she said. “[Even if it’s] just to make sure [students are] on the right track, because our requirements seem to change pretty often.”
The words of advisors echo those of Khemlani.
“I don’t think the mandatory advising appointments hinder students’ personal growth because they are very much making their own scheduling decisions,” said advisor Nicole Snelling. “Advisors make sure students are taking the required classes so that they will stay on track for graduation