Academic Advising
An unconventional degree program needs more than traditional advising.
Welcome to Academic Advising at AATT!
Our mission is to support you throughout your academic journey by providing expert guidance and resources that help you achieve your academic and professional goals. Academic Advising at AATT is dedicated to fostering your academic success by offering personalized advising services.
Whether you’re choosing courses, exploring career options, or navigating academic policies, our team is here to provide the support you need at every stage of your academic experience. Our academic advising team is committed to helping you make informed decisions about your education and career. We offer a range of services, including course planning, career exploration, and academic support, to help you achieve your goals.
Our advisors are knowledgeable and experienced professionals who are dedicated to your success and are here to support you every step of the way. We also provide a variety of workshops and events throughout the academic year, covering topics such as study skills, time management, career planning, and more. These resources are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your academic and professional pursuits.
Our advising process is continual, high-touch, and customized to your individual career goals. We'll help you:
Our academic advising process is all about you. We want to get to know you and your interests. What are your career goals? What do you want out of your education? Through consistent interactions, advisors build strong relationships with students. We believe academic advising is driven by students. Our institution’s academic advising is a continuous, proactive process where advisors and students partner to review each student’s individualized curriculum goals and build connections and networking opportunities with RIT faculty, staff, and the rest of RIT community.
Advising Team
Academic Advisors provide personalized advising, helping students make informed decisions regarding course selection, degree requirements, and academic goals. The Academic Advising Team utilizes a student-centered approach that enriches learning and facilitates student development in preparation for success within a diverse society. Academic advisors empower students to make decisions that enhance their educational, personal, and professional growth and development. Students are assigned one advisor locally and one at RIT New York, you can find your assigned advisor on SIS and reach out to either one for help.
Support available from your advising team
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Picking the right classes – help choosing courses and registering each semester. |
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Planning your path to graduation – mapping out what you need to finish your degree on time. |
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Understanding academic rules – clear explanations of policies, requirements, and deadlines. |
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Exploring majors and minors – talking through options if you’re undecided or thinking of a change. |
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Getting official documents – Obtain transcripts or confirmation letters |
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Finding the right campus support – referrals to tutoring, career services, counseling, and more |
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Advisor Commitment |
Student Commitment |
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Our role as an advisor is to act as a mentor and advocate for you, as well as, help you make connections with RIT faculty, review experiential learning opportunities, such as engagement with RIT community, and most importantly, successfully complete your degree requirements. To that end, we are committed to responding to you in a timely and effective manner. |
As the student, you are responsible for knowing your degree requirements and being engaged in your educational journey through RIT. Review your degree requirements each term and make yourself aware of the many learning opportunities on campus and abroad. Not sure where to begin or have a question? Reach out to your advisor |