Discussing your interests and goals, reviewing graduation requirements, and assessing appropriate course level.
Assisting you to assess your academic preparation, study skills, and the demands of the courses involved.
Examples of problems which may have an impact on your course work are: inadequate high school preparation, heavy course load, problems with study skills/time management, personal problems, changes in your interests or goals, family pressure, etc. (Note: Deficiency slips, failure to attend class, and missing or late papers or tests are often warning signs of a problem that might require consultation with your adviser.)
Your adviser may not know the answer to every question, but often he or she will be able to recommend another campus resource which will help.
Faculty members can provide you with a valuable perspective on their own field and on a Whitman education based on years of experience in academia.
