Academic Advising

To empower students to be active, independent and accountable learners able to make critical decisions related to their education and future career, and take advantage of the resources and opportunities at SQU to recognize their full potential and succeed in their academic life.

Create a comprehensive and informative academic advising culture that nurtures collaborative professional partnerships with students and enables students to make well-informed decisions that maximize their educational achievements and timely degree completion.

Partnership: Encourage faculty and students to form collaborative and professional partnerships to facilitate students' adaptation to academic life and smooth academic progression in their respective degree programs.
Awareness: Educate faculty and students about the importance of academic advising at SQU.
Communication: Communicate regularly with students to provide accurate and timely academic advising information regarding policies and procedures.
Supportive and Safe Environment: Provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space for students to ask questions and discuss their educational, career, and social issues.
Successful Academic Journey:
  • Guide students to follow their study plan and understand degree requirements.
  • Assess students' academic progress and clarify possible academic paths.
  • Advise students on matters affecting their study and academic progression.
Utilization of Resources: Encourage faculty and students to utilize university resources and support services relevant to academic advising.

The Academic Advising Faculty Handbook provides faculty members with complete guidelines on advising duties, GPA calculations, conflict resolution, counseling referrals, and all administrative procedures at Sultan Qaboos University.

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The Academic Advising Student Handbook is your essential guide to understanding degree requirements, registration procedures, academic policies, and support services at SQU. It helps you make informed decisions and successfully navigate your academic journey.

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Academic Advising Schedule — key dates and milestones for the academic year.

Academic Advising Schedule
Academic Advising
What is the vision of academic advising at SQU?
Empower students to become active, independent, and responsible learners who can make informed decisions about their education and future careers, and take advantage of the resources and opportunities available at SQU.
What is the mission of academic advising at SQU?
Cultivate a holistic and student-centered academic advising culture that fosters collaborative partnerships between faculty and students and enables students to make well-informed decisions.
What are the objectives of academic advising at SQU?
  • Encourage professional partnerships between faculty and students.
  • Educate faculty and students about academic advising.
  • Provide accurate and timely advising information.
  • Provide a safe, respectful, and confidential space for students.
  • Guide students to follow their study plans.
  • Encourage use of university resources and support services.
What is the purpose of academic advising?
Academic advising helps students understand degree requirements, plan academic progress, select courses, monitor progress, and follow university regulations.
Advisors
Who is my academic advisor, and how can I contact them?
Each student is assigned an academic advisor by the Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Studies in their college. The advisor is usually a faculty member within the student's specialization.
Should I wait for my academic advisor to contact me?
No. Students are responsible for initiating communication with their newly assigned advisors.
Can I change my advisor?
Yes. You must submit a written request to the Head of your Department explaining the reason for your request.
What should I do if my advisor is not responding?
  • Allow at least 48 hours for a response.
  • Send a reminder email.
  • If there is still no response, contact the Head of the Department.
Advising Topics
What should I prepare before registration?
  • Degree plan
  • Required and elective courses
  • Course prerequisites
  • Semester credit limits
  • Course schedules and examination dates
How can I register for, drop, or withdraw from a course?
After consulting your academic advisor, access the Student Information System using your SQU credentials: SIS Portal.
Can I repeat a course?
Yes. Students must repeat failed required courses. They may also repeat courses with passing grades up to C to improve GPA, depending on university regulations.
Student Support Services
What support services are available to SQU students?