First-year students and sophomores are advised by members of the college staff. At the beginning of the first year, each student is assigned a general adviser whom she may call upon throughout her first two years at Douglass. Her adviser guides her selection of courses, assists in the choice of a major, and, when requested to do so, aids in resolving scholastic difficulties. Juniors and seniors are advised by faculty in their major departments.
Students also may seek advice regarding academic rules and regulations from the Office of Academic Services and from their class deans. Special advisers are available for students in the Educational Opportunity Fund Program (EOF); the Educational Foundations Program (EFP); the Mary I. Bunting Program for mature women; and for students interested in law, health professions, medical technology, and several certificate programs.
Although members of the faculty and staff are available for advice, each student is responsible for understanding the academic regulations and for ensuring that she has completed the course work necessary for fulfillment of the degree requirements.
