Advising Resources for faculty

Faculty advisors play a vital role in supporting students’ academic journeys and overall development at Sewanee. Through meaningful conversations, thoughtful guidance, and intentional mentorship, advisors help students explore their interests, navigate opportunities and challenges, and make informed decisions about their academic and personal goals. The resources on this page are designed to support faculty in fostering holistic advising relationships that recognize each student’s unique experiences, strengths, aspirations, and needs.

Academic Advising Resources for Students

Sewanee is committed to a model of holistic advising to promote the full development of each and every student, embracing all interests, skills, traits, and ambitions.

Big-picture planning

Academic advisors encourage students to think of the full trajectory of their college career. These links can help students think at a high level about their years at Sewanee and beyond.

Pre-Major meetings

These checklists will assist you with conversations with pre-major students, including pre-major transfer students.

You will also find the Academic Guide useful as a quick resource for understanding requirements for each major.

Office of the Registrar

The Office of the Registrar has essential information for advisors and students.

Report an incident, concern, or complaint

Students are encouraged to speak up about the concerns they have. Please take a look at the report for your concern and/or complaint and follow the grievance process.

Additional resources for faculty

These resources will assist faculty with advising.

Research and Scholarship on Academic Advising

These scholarly papers offer insight into the theory and practice of "advising as teaching."

Academic Advising Resources for Faculty