School of Pharmacy assigns a faculty advisor to students in each entering class. In addition to these faculty advisors, the School of Pharmacy dean, associate dean and assistant dean as well as other faculty members and professional staff, are also available to assist students with academic advising, counseling and enrichment. Students are placed into teams upon entry into the School. Each team of students is assigned a faculty advisor who will mentor them throughout the program. School faculty advisors act as liaisons between the faculty and students. Their responsibilities include:
- Serving as the student’s advisor and academic/professional counselor;
- Overseeing and monitoring the academic progress and professional growth of the student;
- Assisting the student in seeking academic and personal counseling services provided by the University;
- Serving as an advocate for the student; and
- Counseling the student during his/her selection of a career within the pharmacy profession.