Academic Advising

Enrollment Process

New Students

Returning Students 

Dual Enrollment

Visiting Students 

Responsibilities

Advisor Responsibilities:

  • Communicate and assist students in understanding degree requirements, policies, and procedures.
  • Provide a respectful and confidential space to ask questions, discuss interests, and academic concerns as they arise.
  • Assist and support students in selecting appropriate coursework and co-curricular activities consistent with student values and goals.
  • Provide feedback and encouragement in developing realistic academic goals corresponding to personal, educational and career factors.
  • Provide opportunities for ongoing dialogue and collaborative monitoring of student progress.
  • Assist students in identifying and connecting with appropriate campus resources and services.

Student Responsibilities:

  • Access student email regularly and respond in a timely fashion to college communications.
  • Maintain frequent contact, as appropriate, throughout the semester with an advisor.
  • Initiate requests for advising appointments and attend scheduled appointments whenever possible.
  • Come prepared to advising appointments with any questions or concerns.
  • Assess your academic, personal, and career interests, values, strengths, challenges, skills, and needs and be prepared to discuss these with your advisor.
  • Use the College’s Academic Catalog, delaGATE, Degree Works, Student Handbook, Academic Calendar, and other pertinent resources on a regular basis (See Student Resources Area).