• All new students enter as Pre-Accounting (PACC) majors. (Entering freshmen, entering transfer students, students who change majors, students working on pre-requisites, students working on 2nd degrees)
• PACC majors are advised by the academic coordinator during individual appointments or during group advising with the assistance of faculty and student peer advisors as necessary.
• Each semester (before preregistration advising) the academic coordinator evaluates all junior & senior PACC majors to see if they have met the requirements to change to ACC: 
       o   completion of at least 60 hours applied toward the degree with a 2.60 GPA
       o   completion of ACC 2013, ACC 2023, EC 2113, EC 2123, BL 2413, and BQA 2113 witha 2.60 GPA
       o   completion of ACC 2013 and ACC 2023 with a least a B in each course.
• When a student changes from PACC to ACC, the academic coordinator notifies the registrar of the major change and assigns a faculty advisor to the student.
• ACC majors are distributed evenly to the advising faculty members and will remain with the same advisor until graduation.
• ACC majors meet with faculty advisors during normal preregistration advising periods as listed in the MSU Academic Calendar.
• ACC majors meet with the academic coordinator for any other things that require advisor’s and/or director’s approval (signature). This includes things such as adds, drops, withdrawals, transfer requests, appeals, etc.
• ACC majors may meet with the academic coordinator, faculty advisors and/or professors from class to discuss career and graduate school options, etc.

You can expect your advisor to:

• Protect and secure the integrity of the Adkerson School of Accountancy by enforcing all university and school policies and requirements
• Treat you with respect as an adult
• Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum, requirements and academic policies and procedures. If we do not know the answer to a question, we will find the answer or resource in a timely manner
• Listen carefully to your questions, concerns, and confusions
• Encourage and guide you to define and develop clear and realistic education plans
• Maintain confidentiality
• Provide you with information about campus resources and services
• Provide resources and referrals
• Assist you in understanding the purpose and goals of higher education and its effects on your life and personal goals
• Monitor and accurately document your progress toward meeting your education goals
• Be accessible for meetings during office hours by appointment or as a walk-in
• Maintain confidentiality and not discuss issues with parents or non-university persons without your written permission
• Respond to general academic questions via MSU email
• Assist you in developing relationships with faculty and instructors
• Encourage and support you as you gain the skills and knowledge necessary for success
• Assist you in making course and major decisions

Students have clear responsibilities in this partnership in order to be successful:

• Schedule appointments with advisor during each semester
• Come prepared with questions or materials for discussion
• Be an active learner by participating fully in the advising experience
• Ask questions
• Verify any academic advice from friends, classmates, or parents with the appropriate university official
• Research programs, policies, procedures and opportunities as appropriate
• Maintain a personal record of your progress toward your academic goals
• Organize documents relevant to your academic endeavor in a way that you can access them when needed
• Be proactive in keeping track of your academic progress; keep a record of academic progress and goals
• Become knowledgeable about your degree requirements, policies and procedures
• Be open to developing and clarifying your personal values and goals
• Collect information before making decisions that affect your educational goals
• Clarify personal values and goals and share with your advisor truthful and accurate information regarding your interests and abilities
• Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions (or inactions) that affect your educational progress and goals
• Be courteous and plan ahead (schedule appointments early and cancel or reschedule if necessary)
• Uphold the MSU Honor Code: http://students.msstate.edu/honorcode/
  "As a Mississippi State University student I will conduct myself with honor and integrity at all times. I will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor will I accept the actions of those who do."

Throughout your advising experience in the Adkerson School of Accountancy...

• You will demonstrate the ability to make effective decisions concerning your degree and career goals
• You will develop an educational plan for successfully achieving your goals and select courses each semester to progress toward fulfilling your goals
• You will demonstrate an understanding of the value of the Bachelor of Accountancy (BACC) from MSU
• You will utilize the on-campus services and resources to assist you in achieving your academic, personal, and career goals
• You will graduate in a timely manner based on your educational plans

To accurately measure and document that you have achieved the learning outcomes of your advising, you and your advisor will develop a confidential academic file. Your academic file will consist of contact information, semester progress reports, copies of correspondence, and other documents relevant to your academic and career goals.