Parents & Family

We're here to help your son/daughter achieve their educational goals. The Office of Student Services promotes undergraduate students' collegiate and personal growth by providing an understanding of

• the academic programs offered by the College of Science,
• course offerings,
• tips for achieving academic success so students remain on track for graduation,
• the College of Science's and Marshall University's policies and procedures,
• resources available at Marshall University to students, and
• career opportunities.

Academic Advisors assist students in:

• developing course schedules which consider the student's academic and career goals,
• understanding the academic requirements the College of Sciences and Marshall University,
• understanding Marshall University's policies and procedures ,
• establishing academic and career goals, and
• finding resources to help students with academic or personal difficulties.

In addition to academic advisors, you son or daughter will be assigned a Faculty Advisor who will assist the student with career directions.

Student responsibilities are to

• accept full ownership for his/her decisions and actions;
• prepare for advising sessions and bring appropriate resources or materials;
• follow through on actions identified during each advising session;
• become knowledgeable of and adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and requirements; and
• evaluate the advising system, when requested, in order to strengthen the advising process.

Parents can assist their child by

• assisting your young adult in discovering his/her strengths and weaknesses;
• encouraging him/her to establish strong relationships with Academic Advisors and faculty;
• maintaining open communication about grades and academic progress;
• supporting your young adult efforts to be academically successful
• celebrating your young adult victories; and
• encouraging him or her to seek out help when difficulties arise.