Advice and Guidance

The OSA is specifically responsible for taking care of student’s needs by providing
students with advice and guidance to help them reach their educational, personal, and career goals. When
necessary, the OSA shall refer students to specific AUK Staff in order to better assist students with their
required needs.

Academic Advice at AUK is based on the belief that the developmental process continues throughout the course
of the student’s academic study program and that the goals to be attained by the student are implemented in
stages. At AUK, both the Academic Advisor and student must identify sequential steps to aid the student in
the exploration and attainment of the individual student’s life goals and career ambitions.

This process of exploration, integration, and synthesis is an ongoing and multifaceted responsibility of both
the student and the advisor(s); the ultimate goal of AUK is student growth.

Through this student-centered approach, general and specialized advisors assist students in creating an individual plan that serves the student during their higher education and post-graduation preparation.

Beginning with the registration and admission process at AUK and continuing onwards each semester, AUK encourages students to consult with advisors in order to make the most of their academic experience at AUK.

Students are assigned advisors who are full-time faculty/staff members, specialized to assist students in the selection of courses as well as the learning of core study skills required for academic and professional success.

AUK’s commitment to the success of its students is proven by its provision of dedicated, specialized staff to assist students with their needs on a regular basis.

How can these advisors help you?

They can help by:

• Clarifying educational and career goals.
• Providing academic success and study skills workshops.
• Discussing individual academic progress.
• Assisting in the selection of courses that correspond to individual interests and career goals.
• Determining areas where individuals can receive additional assistance/information.