Academic Advising and Policies

Attendance is essential for academic engagement and learning. The course syllabus outlines requirements for attendance, deadlines for submission of assignments, and dates of exams. Missing class or the submission of required work can impact your grade, regardless of the circumstances. If you are absent due to an accident, medical, or private matter, you are encouraged to first notify the faculty member or teaching assistant (TA) at the time of the absence or immediately thereafter, as the situation allows.

For a one or two-day absence, use the Student Self-Reporting Absence Application.

For multi-day absences, or when a major course requirement is missed during the one or two-day absence, instructors may request students obtain an Absence and Verification Notice (AVN) from the Dean of Students–Advocacy, Outreach, and Support. Documentation is required for an AVN.

Reporting an absence does not excuse missed work, and even with verification for absences, it is up to each instructor to determine if there are options for allowing the submission of missing or late work.

Academic advisement is a collaborative process between students and their advisor. They are partners in meeting the essential learning goals that support student success.

You may also contact advising directly:

• undergrad@ejb.rutgers.edu

Academic advisement is a collaborative process between students and their advisor. They are partners in meeting the essential learning goals that support student success.

First-year and transfer students may also contact advising directly at academicservices@pharmacy.rutgers.edu.

Academic advisement is a collaborative process between students and their advisor. They are partners in meeting the essential learning goals that support student success.

Academic advisement is a collaborative process between students and their advisor. They are partners in meeting the essential learning goals that support student success.

The Mason Gross Office for Advising and Student Success is made up of a team of experienced academic advisors/student success counselors who specialize in helping students achieve their goals, understand their options, connect to resources, and identify their personal path to a successful academic and professional career. A student’s relationship with their advisor is key to their academic success and offers an opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss options, and discover answers. Advisors engage students in conversations about their education and life goals and want to learn about how individual students thrive and ultimately succeed in their degrees and careers. Through these conversations, advisors strive to empower students to make independent decisions and claim ownership of their accomplishments.

Email advisement@mgsa.rutgers.edu for general inquiries.