Academic advising is an integral part of education. The

goal of academic advising is to assist students in making responsible decisions as they develop an educational plan that is compatible with their interests, abilities, and career goals. Academic advising is an ongoing and collaborative process and requires that the student and advisor meet following acceptance to the college and once each semester.

Students may expect that their advisors:

• Have knowledge of the college curriculum requirements and are able to provide accurate information;
  
  
• Are informed about college policies, procedures, support services, and resources;
  
  
• Are reasonably available for consultation by having posted office hours and/or appointment times;
  
  
• Have knowledge of career opportunities and appropriate advanced educational programs in their fields; and
  
  
• Will refer the student to specialized institutional and community resources when necessary.
  
  

Advisors may expect that the student:

• Will make and keep appointments;
  
  
• Will prepare for advisor appointments by giving thoughtful consideration to life/career goals, field of study, and personal interests;
  
  
• Will keep his or her advisor informed when there are changes in objectives, course selection, academic plans, or progress;
  
  
• Will maintain up-to-date personal records of academic progress and will resolve discrepancies on official grade reports and/or other college documents; and
  
  
• Recognizes that he or she bears the ultimate responsibility for the development and implementation of his or her academic plan of study, including meeting graduation requirements.
  
  
• Will contact their advisor on the following occasions:
  
  
  • Class Selection/Registration
  • Adding/Withdrawing a class
  • Change of Major
  • Academic Probation
  • Applying for Graduation

Advisor Assignment and Changes
Students are assigned faculty advisors. Students normally remain assigned to the same advisors as long as they are enrolled in the same major. Either the student or the advisor may request to be reassigned by contacting the Admissions Office.