Student Success & Advising
Student success at the College of Social Work means empowering students through academic support, career preparation, and wellness resources, helping them thrive in their studies and future careers.
What is academic
advising & student success?
Academic advising is a vital part of your university journey. Regular advising sessions help keep your academic progress on track.
Advising goes beyond course selection—it’s a chance to work with your advisor to create and refine a plan to achieve your academic goals. This collaboration ensures your success.
Advising Mission and Purpose
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work recognizes academic advising to be a critical component of students’ educational experience and success. Academic advising for the MSSW program in the College of Social Work is an integral component of our student’s educational experience and success as graduate students. Academic advising serves to develop and enrich students’ educational plans in ways that are consistent with their personal values, goals, and career plans, preparing them for a life of learning in a global society. The purpose of academic advising within the College of Social Work is to support, guide, and assist graduate social work majors with academic planning, career exploration, licensure, and resource referrals both within and outside of the University community.
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