Academic Advising and Student Services

Academic Advising: 

WHAT IS IT?

Academic advisement is a collaborative process between students and their advisor. They are partners in meeting the essential learning goals that support student success.

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? 

• Major Exploration Degree Mapping
• Develop long and short-term goals Discuss academic policies and requirements
• Referrals to other student support offices
• Virtual & in-person appointments

HOW DO I START?

Visit our website for instructions on how to schedule your next appointment.

Drop-in hours via Zoom: Tuesday 10am-12pm Thursday 2pm-4pm.

Faculty Office Hours: 

WHAT IS IT?

Professors and teaching assistants schedule time outside of class to meet with students to discuss the material being presented in class or other related interests you have.

WHAT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE? 

• Clarification on course assignments Explanation and assistance with course material
• Gain insight on careers within the field of study
• Research opportunities
• Referrals to other student support offices
• Virtual & in-person appointments

HOW DO I START?

Your professor’s office hours can be found on your course syllabus. If you have a conflict with these hours, reach out for an appointment!

• Acquire the information needed to assume responsibility for course scheduling, program planning, and the successful completion of all degree requirements.
• Use the RBS Undergraduate Program-New Brunswick Website, Schedule of Classes, Degree Navigator and WEBREG to check major/minor requirements and prerequisites for courses.
• Use the RBS Undergraduate Program-New Brunswick website, academic calendars, and information posted by your academic advisors to be aware of all RBS-NB policies, procedures and deadlines.
• Check your Scarletmail email account regularly and read all messages from your RBS advisors and official university offices. Follow us on Instagram at @ru_business, Facebook, and Linkedin to get up to the minute information pertaining to the Office of Undergraduate Programs and the Office of Career Management.
• Meet with your assigned RBS Academic Advisor at least once a year to ensure your timely and satisfactory progress towards completion of all degree requirements.
• Arrive to appointments on time and prepared.
• Seek assistance from your assigned RBS Academic Advisor whenever you have questions or concerns.
• Use campus resources and services to assist you in achieving your academic, personal and career goals.
• Follow through when referred to other administrative offices and resources.
• Be professional, courteous, and respectful.

• Develop a thorough knowledge of degree requirements for the business programs and a working knowledge of academic options and resources throughout the University.
• Provide students with clear and accurate information regarding university policies, procedures, deadlines and services to students.
• Assist students with making educational plans that are consistent with their goals, abilities, and interests.
• Clarify General Education or SAS Core and major/minor requirements.
• Offer recommendations and strategies for academic success.
• Refer students to the appropriate support services and departments as needed.
• Be professional, courteous, and respectful.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly referred to as FERPA or the Buckley amendment, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy of a student’s educational record. FERPA applies to all educational agencies or institutions that receive federal funding for any program administered by the Secretary of Education. FERPA also applies to private entities that contract to perform services for the University that it would otherwise undertake to perform on its own; in such cases, the private entity must observe the same FERPA protections applicable to the University. FERPA grants adult students (18 and older) the following rights:

• The right to inspect and review their educational records
• The right to seek the amendment of their educational records
• The right to consent to the disclosure of their educational records
• The right to obtain a copy of their school’s Student Records Policy
• The right to file a complaint with the FERPA Office in Washington, D.C.

FERPA Basics

• With only a few exceptions, student educational records are considered confidential and may not be released without the written consent of the student.
• Faculty or staff members have a responsibility to protect educational records in their possession.
• Faculty or staff members may only access information that is needed for legitimate completion of their responsibilities as a university employee.

Information regarding FERPA and FERPA waivers

• Upon declaring their business major, students will be given a suggested sequence in which they should take their business courses. It is strongly recommended that students follow this scheduling sequence since this procedure allows for the orderly progression through the Business School program, and a reduction in difficulties students ordinarily have during registration
• Students admitted as first-year students may declare their business major and begin taking business courses as long as they have completed the six pre-business requirements.
• Students admitted as transfers into the junior year will be automatically registered for business courses (as long as they have completed the six pre-business requirements) for the fall semester in which they begin their business studies.
• The courses which students take to complete their majors follow a relatively consistent pattern. There are certain Junior (300) level courses that students must take in order to satisfy prerequisites for upper (300 and 400) level courses. Students may not add courses for which they have not successfully completed the necessary prerequisite. Students may change into new sections or add additional courses to their schedules if space is available in the sections desired. Given the limited availability of Business School-New Brunswick courses, special permission is not granted for closed courses or sections of courses.
• Courses that are considered to be electives in the programs will be selected by the student during the appropriate semester. Students may take major electives any time they have the necessary prerequisites. If the number of credits indicated does not make up a full program, students should supplement their schedules with either liberal arts and sciences electives or other business electives in their major area.