Electronic Academic Counseling System

1 José Navarro, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, [email protected] 2 José Borges, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, [email protected] 3 Néstor Rodríguez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, [email protected] 4 Manuel Jiménez, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, [email protected] Abstract  Course selection is one of the most important processes for students each academic period. This process is sometimes negatively affected by factors like counselors’ workload and students lack of knowledge about course requirements and the curriculum. In this work we constructed a platform to develop Electronic Academic Counselors. The platform is curriculum independent and does not require programming skills, allowing counselors and faculty to develop the Electronic Counselors. Tests among potential users show that the application reduces the time required to assist each student, increasing the number of students they can help. Students may also use the application by themselves as a “virtual” counselor.