Academic Advising

Who Is Your Academic Advisor and What Support Do They Provide?

Your academic advisor guides you in adapting to university life, developing your professional skills, and planning your career.
Upon your request, they provide information about the compulsory and elective courses required for graduation, your credit requirements, and university regulations.
They guide you through the course registration process, assess whether your selected courses comply with the relevant regulations, and approve your course registration.
Upon your request, they provide information and guidance on domestic and international exchange programs, horizontal/vertical transfer opportunities, and Double Major (ÇAP) and Minor programs.
Upon your request, they provide information about post-graduation career opportunities and working conditions.
They set and announce office/meeting hours so you know when and how to reach them.

How Can You Find Out Who Your Academic Advisor Is?

Your academic advisor is assigned when you first enroll at the university, and their name is announced through the Student Information System.
As a general rule, you continue with the same advisor until graduation. However, a change of advisor may be made upon your request or that of your advisor, subject to a decision by the relevant administrative board. If your advisor is unable to fulfill this role for a valid reason for more than 6 months, a temporary or permanent replacement may also be appointed; you will be notified of any such change.
If you enroll in a Double Major (ÇAP) or Minor program, a separate academic advisor is assigned to you for each program.

What Are Your Responsibilities as a Student?

You are responsible for completing your course registration personally and having your course schedule approved by your academic advisor.
You are expected to meet with your academic advisor at least once each academic semester. These meetings are formally recorded in writing. If you do not attend a scheduled meeting, you are considered to have waived this right for that semester.
Before meetings, especially during busy registration periods, you should make an appointment via email and come prepared with a list of the courses you are planning to take.
You should regularly follow announcements and official correspondence from the university; when a response is expected but no deadline is specified, you must reply within 2 days.
Keep in mind that while your academic advisor will provide you with guidance and recommendations, you are ultimately responsible for your own academic planning and decisions.