The graduate advisor is responsible for:

Current Students

• Setting advising dates
• Instruction regarding advising
• Miscellaneous assistance including coursework and referrals to other university resources
• Submitting student petitions to the Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) and the Office of Graduate Studies

Procedures

• Add/Drop a class
• Petition to transfer credits (rules and procedures)
• Petition for extension of matriculation beyond 6-year limit
• Policies and rules governing matriculation
• How and when to register
• Specialization/Endorsement requirements
• Professional Meetings (TLA, Archives, etc.)
• Change Advisor
• All documentation

Prospective Students

• Assigning a faculty advisor
• Providing visitors with an informational tour
• Setting up class visitation/attendance
• Matching prospective students with faculty and current students who share their interests
• Chairing the Admissions Committee

Alumni

• Recommending alumni for University Outstanding Service Awards, etc.

Contact:

Current Advisor: Glynn Harmon
email: gradadv@ischool.utexas.edu