Departmental advisors see students in their majors, students who are exploring the major, and students who have questions about courses taught in the department. Departmental advisors work with students to create graduation plans; discuss degree requirements and classes; explore honors options, scholarships, and study abroad. Advisors help students who are in scholastic difficulty; initiate petitions regarding degree requirements, act as liaisons between students and faculty, and between departments and the Dean's official as well as make referrals to other student services on campus.