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Role of Academic Advising and Student Services

Academic Advising and Student Services Offices help students make the most of Cornell's resources. Their staff also support students who are are feeling vulberable, confused, overwhelmed, or in need of guidance regarding academic "fit" or success.

When stress interferes with a student’s progress toward degree requirements: including poor class attendance, missing work or exams, or when a student exhibits behavior that is disruptive or worrisome, the student’s college academic advising or student services office should be notified. Students are contacted by a staff member from this office and invited to come in for a meeting.

These staff members work diligently to connect with students who might be struggling in some way (academically, socially, emotionally), and to assist them in successfully navigating a challenge. Advising/Student Services personnel often work with other offices, departments and individuals across campus to support students as fully as possible.

(Please see specific guidelines on assisting students in distress from a particular college’s academic advising/student services office by clicking on a link— provided at right.)