Advising Checklist
quallsk@dickinson.edu / x1774 / http://www.dickinson.edu/~quallsk
Links: Registrar's Web Page (essential reading for all your advising question)
Before coming in to see me about course scheduling you must:
1. Know which courses you still must take to graduate. This includes
courses for the major and for general college requirements.
2. Have selected the courses you would like to take for the upcoming semester
with appropriate second choices.
3. Be prepared to talk about future plans (internships, study abroad,
graduate school, careers) after gathering as much information as you can
first.
4. Schedule an appointment.
Before coming to see me about a letter of recommendation you must:
1. Be prepared to tell me why you want to pursue whatever it is to which
you are applying.
2. Have all forms necessary for my signature.
3. Waive your right to see the recommendation (reviewers take them more
seriously if this is done)
4. Include a typed, addressed, and stamped envelope if the recommendation
is going off campus
5. Bring a current and polished resume and a list of all courses taken
(the latter is not needed for my advisees because I can get this list
from Banner).
6. Give me at least two weeks to complete the letter before the deadline.
7. Schedule an appointment
Before coming to see me about any other advising matter, make sure that you have collected all the pertinent information in advance of our appointment.