Each student and his/her academic advisor meet each academic term to plan courses and extra-curricular activities for the upcoming term. The Advising Registration Agreement (ARA) is the "contract" between student and advisor, developed as a result of this meeting. It summarizes everything needed to register for classes. To obtain an Alternate PIN (Personal Identification Number) each term, students need to meet and discuss the plan with their academic advisors. Then both student and advisor must sign this form. Students leave their advising meeting with a detailed plan of action.