[Business Class Permission Granted Form (For Instructors)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezVj7GyU7r3xP7E8Qn5Gcd9m3Rww1p74W1pBEHXtEivrEKVw/viewform) ## Advisor Resources New Advisors - New faculty advisors should review [this slideshow](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1x3BMfiJtnN7Ul5tcjZNy1BgXUm2NuaYX84EPyYzl0hA/present?usp=sharing) to understand the context and overview of advising. - The Academic Services team will reach out to new advisors to arrange a training session before the advising campaigns begin. FAQ for the Academic Planning Worksheet Please refer to these [Frequently Asked Questions](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cvgKbwRxqXR9r4iSQN5hq4bBgvEOwNXbMT0X9UQto00/edit) when meeting with students. Your Advisor "To-Do" List - You will need to have meeting availability for **March 23 - April 24**. Your goal is 45 hours over those 5 weeks. Communicate times to Academic Services by March 6 using [this form](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12xy-g06EG714duwX5v3XD_TJlLEPuuSF2e3z-mORWbY/edit?gid=0#gid=0). - In Cardinal Success, make sure you [sync your Google Calendar](https://helpcenter.eab.com/attachments/token/Bp2b2d7LB1Eas7riAAAXEzNE7/?name=Syncing+Your+Google+Calendar+to+Navigate+%E2%80%93+Help+Center.pdf). - On March 19, Academic Services will launch your campaign with a link for your student advisees (excluding graduating seniors) to sign up for appointments. The campaign dates are **March 23 - April 24**. - Tutorials for Cardinal Success are linked below under "Cardinal Success and Set Up Instructions" Registration Timeline ### Fall 2026 Enrollment Appointments - University Honors Program/Priority Registration: Thursday, April 9 at 7:00 a.m. - 72+ credits earned\*: Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 a.m. - 39-71.99 credits earned\*: Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 a.m. - 0-38.99 credits earned\*: Tuesday, April 21 at 7:00 a.m. - Open Enrollment (continuing non-degree students and new transfer students): Wednesday, April 29 7:00 a.m. - New first-year students: Mid-June *\*does not include credits in progress* Please see [Enrollment Services Scheduling Deadlines page](https://enrollment-services.catholic.edu/faculty-staff/class-scheduling-deadlines/index.html) for a complete timeline each semester of important dates for course scheduling, advising and registration. Meeting Checklist ### **Before:** - Remind the student to come prepared. The [Course Planning & Registration](https://business.catholic.edu/academics/academic-services/planning/index.html) page has all the information students need to build their course schedule. - Review students' Academic Planning Worksheet (they were sent to you by Academic Services) for key info like: Math and foreign language placement, specializations, credits completed and missing requirements. ### **During:** - Record notes in Appointment Report in [Cardinal Success](http://cardinalsuccess.cua.edu/). - Advising Meeting Checklist 1. Review expected graduation term and which degree requirements are unfulfilled. 2. Compare that to how many credits remain to reach 120. 3. Scan the free elective to see if any **transfer credits** can fulfill a liberal arts requirement. 4. Does student need Career Discernment exemptions? 5. Review: Foreign language placement status. 6. Review: Math placement status. 7. Review Specialization status. 8. Review registration appointment date (by credits). ### **After:** - Save Appointment Report in Cardinal Success, including key info: - Selected courses - Key info on student to remember - Action items like: forms to submit, offices to contact - If necessary, refer student to campus resources - Submit alerts Degree Progress - Students should verify that enrolled courses fulfill degree requirements. To help answer questions, you can track their degree progress with their Academic Planning Worksheet. - Comparing their courses taken to [degree and specialization requirements](/current-students/academic-services/degree-requirements "Degree Requirements"), [liberal arts requirements](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WXG_sc31wxZFEPIW3qDxGUdJgc0_VTjyst2W_KPbaCA/edit), etc. can all be done by filling out an Academic Planning Worksheet. - Students will need to consult the corresponding department for advising on non-business minors. Cardinal Success and Set Up Instructions - Go to [Cardinal Success](http://cardinalsuccess.cua.edu/). Google Chrome is the recommended browser. Errors on other browsers can be reduced by [disabling cookies](http://files.investis.com/info/disabling-cookies.html) and/or [clearing your cache](https://www.refreshyourcache.com/en/home/). - Complete the following basic tasks: - [Calendar Sync](https://helpcenter.eab.com/attachments/token/Bp2b2d7LB1Eas7riAAAXEzNE7/?name=Syncing+Your+Google+Calendar+to+Navigate+%E2%80%93+Help+Center.pdf) - Set up your Availability - Set up your Appointment Campaign - Video tutorials for many functions of Cardinal Success can be helpful: - [EAB Navigate Overview](https://youtu.be/vSfPM5SbBHA) - [Setting your availability](https://youtu.be/Iy8E1VIRzgM) - [Creating a student list](https://youtu.be/P45a9Epd820) - [Creating an appointment campaign](https://youtu.be/8AM3b6lVbGM) - Instructions on how to sync your calendar are located [here](https://helpcenter.eab.com/attachments/token/Bp2b2d7LB1Eas7riAAAXEzNE7/?name=Syncing+Your+Google+Calendar+to+Navigate+%E2%80%93+Help+Center.pdf). - "*This year has gone very smoothly with advising. Most of my advisees had prepared specific questions in advance to discuss -- also because I had emphasized that in my Appointment Notification to them. And Cardinal Success really works very well -- it makes the whole process very efficient to manage.*" - Faculty Member - "*Wanted to mention that I find Cardinal Success WONDERFUL for planning appointments- makes that part of the advising process very efficient.*" - Faculty Member Campus Resources - Academic Success Please connect students to campus resources whenever possible. Additionally, you can send an [alert via Cardinal Success](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RCkZ97UW5W3mQQTNf4vFQ2fWAAjfJfVOZ8wIX4eBNYQ/present?slide=id.p1) regarding a concern for a student that will be routed to the appropriate office. **Tutoring Center (Including Math)** Mullen Library, Second Floor (202) 319 - 5655 [success.catholic.edu/academic-support/tutoring-services](https://success.catholic.edu/academic-support/tutoring-services/index.html) **Writing Center** Kevin Rulo, Director 219 Mullen Library 202-319-4286 [english.catholic.edu/writing-center](https://english.catholic.edu/writing-center) **Center for Career and Academic Success** This University office offers career self-assessments, guides and advising. 120 Garvey Hall [cua-advising@cua.edu](mailto:success@cua.edu) 202-319-6262 **Disability Support Services** Encourage students with learning disabilities to register with DSS. Accommodations are only available after students have registered. Pryzbyla Center, Office 202 Phone: 202-319-5211 [http://dss.cua.edu ](https://dss.catholic.edu/) **Enrollment Services** W200 Fr. O'Connell Hall Phone: 202-319-5300 Fax: 202-319-5831 Campus Resources - Student Well-Being If a student has non-academic problems of a confidential nature and discusses this with you it is a sign of trust that he or she has confided in you. Appropriate referrals can be made to: **Dean of Students** 353 Pryzbyla Center 202-319-5619 **Counseling Center** McMahon Hall 315 202-319-5765 **Disability Support Services** Encourage students with learning disabilities to register with DSS. Accommodations are only available after students have registered. Pryzbyla Center, Office 202 Phone: 202-319-5211 [http://dss.cua.edu ](https://dss.catholic.edu/) ### Instructor Resources - [Review Class Details on Cardinal Station](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1aO_3KyJQwaOYgFmVman0iJWepWcWJnm1pY_V2T8wMDk/present?usp=sharing%20) - [Request for Incomplete](/sites/business.catholic.edu/files/2026-04/busch-incomplete-request-form-dec2023.pdf) (Email completed form to [Academic Services](mailto:busch-academic-services@cua.edu)) - [Change of Grade/Disposition of Incomplete](https://enrollment-services.catholic.edu/old-site-content/_media/docs/gc-doi-form.pdf) (Email completed form to [Academic Services](mailto:busch-academic-services@cua.edu)) - [Classroom Technology ](https://technology.catholic.edu/resources/classrooms/) and [Digital Presentation Room Instructions](/sites/business.catholic.edu/files/2026-04/digital-presentation-room-instructions.pdf) - [Description of Instruction Modes](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aE2YshycbMCj6jMgrDTqloWa-ddJipwq4KsQF1TmXxs/edit?usp=sharing) - [Busch School of Business Faculty Manual](https://docs.google.com/document/d/13FJ1KPIFZL4l9JGCVa7GmKn7GSEpGpkQRow-8LbyVv4/edit?usp=sharing) AACSB Guidance - [Introduction to Sedona software](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ddGxxc6mzrfEpaGncqM1tht5OkhQOP0rgqUyZ-ahQSc/present?slide=id.gdee6449983_0_93)