The cornerstone to the University’s support services for undergraduate students is the allocation of each student to an Adviser of Studies (or Regent in the case of medical students).

Not only do advisers give curricular advice but they are also committed to be available to give guidance on other issues the students may wish to raise.

Advisers are obligated to inform the Vice Dean of Academic Affairs if any of their advisees are “at risk” of failing to satisfy the end-of-year progress requirements as a consequence of their performance in the first half-session examinations. Students “at risk” are asked to meet their Adviser in February/March to discuss their position.

Student feedback on the use and success of the advising system was introduced formally in 2007/2008 via an Advising Questionnaire approved by the college Committee on Teaching and Learning. The questionnaire has since been modified to reflect the requirements of individual areas of study, faculty, student affairs programs, administration, and the buildings