The Academic Advising Center supports TUJ's undergraduate students to achieve their academic goals and to develop an academic plan that aligns with the University’s policies.

Academic advisors partner with students to help them find and stay on their preferred path of academic success. Students lead their own academic journey, course selection, and interest exploration, with advisors providing helpful guidance along the way. Advisors expect to connect with students at least once each semester to check in, identify options, review requirements, develop plans, and make informed decisions.

Role of the Student:

• Form a professional partnership with an academic advisor 
• Decide which academic programs (major, minor, and/or certificate) to pursue
• Share relevant information about their ambitions, motivations, and priorities
• Select courses for each semester
• Explore ways to elevate the educational experience beyond the classroom (clubs and organizations, internships, study abroad, etc.)
• Take responsibility for knowing deadlines and understanding academic policies  

Role of the Academic Advisor: 

• Form a professional partnership with the student 
• Ensure students have accurate, accessible, and current information to make informed decisions 
• Ask questions to learn more about a student’s interests and goals
• Connect students with appropriate resources and campus offices
• Help students identify options, interpret academic policies, understand requirements, and estimate length of time to complete a degree
• Review courses selected by the student to confirm the course schedule aligns with the requirements for their degree

In addition to providing advising services, the Academic Advising Center:

• Leads academic-related New Student Orientation activities
• Conducts graduation review and clearance
• Supports transfer credit reevaluation, after an initial review is completed by Admissions
• Monitors academic progress, such as midterm progress ratings and academic standing
• Liaises with Main Campus on academic policy and cross-campus exchange
• Oversees credit exchange with Japanese universities