Students

First-Year Advising

As a new student, you will be required to meet with an Academic Advisor to discuss your educational goals and plan your schedule prior to registration.

First-Year Advising Requirement

All degree seeking first-year students are required to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration for their second and third semesters.  This requirement is enforced by the placement of a “First-Year Advising Required” registration hold on their account.  These students will not be able to register for courses in the following semester until they have met with an academic advisor.  This policy was instituted to ensure students receive the proper academic advice and take the classes needed for their curriculum and transfer plans.  Even after students have completed their first year, they are encouraged to continue meeting with an academic advisor each semester.

First-Year Advising Checklist

  • Sign-up for a meeting time with your advisor during the advising period prior to registration.  Not sure who your advisor is? Go to WebAdvisor – Academic Profile – My Profile.
  • Review your Degree Audit in WebAdvisor (under Academic Planning) – Coming Soon!
  • Search the course schedule, creating a list of courses with plenty of alternates, BEFORE your meeting.  Bring this list to your appointment.
  • Be prepared to discuss course options, address academic problems or concerns, make decisions about the upcoming semester, and explore program options.
  • Make sure you arrive for your appointment on time.
  • Your advisor will release your advising hold after your meeting so that you can register using WebAdvisor once registration is opened for the next semester.