At Woodbury University, there is now a strong correlation between successful advising and increased student retention. Student advising has become increasingly important as a strategy to increase student success.Until a year ago, advising for the entire non-traditional student body was performed exclusively by advisors who worked in the student services department. However, this process demanded a heavy toll from these advisors during peak registration periods. As a solution, the advising responsibility for the graduate section of the non-traditional students was transferred to adjunct faculty advisors.