Mission Statement

Consistent with the "Statement of Mission for St. Mary's University," the primary purpose of the academic advising program is to assist students in the development of meaningful educational plans that help shape their values and life goals. Academic advisers assist students by promoting a freshman through senior academic advising plan that encourages student participation in career exploration.

Academic advising is a continuous process of clarification and evaluation. Academic advisers assist in this process by helping students identify and assess alternatives and the consequences of their decisions. However, students are ultimately responsible for making decisions about their life goals and educational plans.