You are urged to establish a close relationship with your Academic Advisor. Your Academic Advisor is a faculty member assigned to help you set and reach your academic and career goals.

Why should I meet with an Academic Advisor? What are my advisor’s roles and responsibilities?

Your advisor will:

• Assist in creating academic plans consistent with your academic and career goals.
• Interpret college and career requirements.
• Discuss academic problems or concerns.
• Refer to appropriate resources to encourage academic success.
• Clarify academic policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Be sensitive to your unique needs as a student.
• Be available for advising appointments and respond in a timely manner.
• Provide the registration pin to enable you to register for classes.

What are my responsibilities in the advising process?

• Schedule an appointment, show up on time and come prepared for the advising session.
• Recognize that you are responsible for monitoring progress, meeting requirements and deadlines.
• Understand college and financial aid policies and procedures.
• Commit enough time to the advising process.
• Seek assistance with decisions.
• Follow through with advisor referrals to resources and services.
• Access DegreeWorks, Navigate, and the college website regularly.

How do I prepare for my advising appointment?

• Review the requirements of your major.
• Review your academic plan and progress.
• Consider your long and short term goals and determine if you are meeting them or if adjustments are needed.
• For transfer majors, research potential transfer colleges/universities.
• For health care majors, review program-ready requirements, program-ready GPA, and the program application process.
• Come prepared with questions.
• Review the advising syllabus online.

Who is my advisor?

• Your advisor’s name can be found in Pathway on the Student tab as well as in Navigate in your Success Team.
• Health Care Certificate students will be advised by CARE Planning Center advisors.