University of Richmond

For Academic Advisors

Unit Conversion

In Fall 2008 the schools of Arts & Sciences, Business, and Leadership Studies moved from credit hours to units as the classification scheme for determining the transcript value of a course or other credit-bearing academic experience. Click here to read more about the unit conversion

Resources For Advisee Meetings

The following resources are intended to assist you in your advising of first- and second-year students prior to their declaration of a major. (Most of this information will also be useful when advising majors.) Below are suggested outlines for meetings, useful resources and links to relevant sources of help here on campus.

Suggested Meeting Outlines (Preparing for Advisee Meetings)

Advisor/Advisee Dining Reimbursement Policy

Registration Resources

General Education and Graduation Requirement Information

Policies and Procedures ("the nuts and bolts")

Resources for Advisors