Academic Advisor - Intended Nursing

The primary responsibilities of an Academic Advisor for Intended Nursing Majors in the Pre-Professional Advising Office are meeting with assigned students in-person or virtually, providing each student with accurate information about the student’s degree program, making recommendations about course selection for upcoming semesters, generating advising forms detailing these recommendations, and maintaining notes about these meetings.

Academic Advisor will assist students with preparation for applying to the Ivester School of Nursing in addition to partnering with students in developing parallel plans.

Academic Advisor will maintain consistent contact with their students, maintain accurate student records, and respond in a timely manner to questions from their students. An advisor will demonstrate a perspective that genuinely appreciates, understands, supports, and effectively accommodates various student backgrounds and experiences.

Academic Advisor will also assist students with referrals to other units at UGA, including tutoring, services, and other forms of academic assistance.