Academic Advising Program

First Required Advising Meetings for Registration (one-on-one and/or group for first-time college and transfer students)

• Understand Major and/or Program Changes
• Identify Curriculum Charts & Program Requirements
• Acknowledge Registration/Tuition Agreements
• Understand Self-Service Degree Timeline
• Understand Credit Placement and Credit requirements per semester
• Register First Year Courses
• Understand Add/Drop/Withdrawal procedures
• Know Registration & Financial Resources

New Student Orientation 

• Records & Registration Services
• Working with your Advisor (Advising Services)
• FERPA
• First Semester Tips!
• Academic reminders!

2nd Required Advising & Registration Meeting (one-on-one and/or group)

• Know student support resources
• Understand “My Progress” in Self Service
• Understand “priority registration” and class/credit status
• Address Student Planning Questions
• Understand criteria for academic opportunities
• Understand Minor options
• Assess semester (academic success/challenges)

2nd Required Transfer Student Meeting (one-on-one and or group)

• Know student support resources
• Understand “My Progress” in Self Service
• Understand Transfer credit holds
• Address transfer credit questions
• Understand “priority registration” and class/credit status
• Address Student Planning Questions
• Understand criteria for academic opportunities
• Assess academic success/challenges

2 Required Advising Meetings during 1st semester (minimum)

• *Required follow-up in 2nd semester
• Declare major by end of semester
• Continue discussion of major options
• Confirm mentor/dept meetings
• Assess semester progress

2 Required Advising Meetings during the early months of the first semester (minimum)

Required Advising & Registration meeting prior to the start of the term

3 Required Advising Meetings during probation term

• Group Sessions/Workshops: Registration Preparation, Program & Academic Credit Next Steps
• One-on-one appointments as needed

Sophomore Status notifications!

Junior Group Sessions/Workshops: Registration Preparation, Program & Academic Credit Next Steps

• One-on-one appointments as needed
• Junior Status notifications!

*Students with Junior Status holds must meet with an Academic Advisor to register

Required Advising Meeting: Pre-Graduation Audit Review
Senior Status notification!

• Understand graduation policy requirements
• Understand remaining credits to graduate in Self-Service/Student planning
• Understand eligible credit opportunities that can apply towards remaining credits
• Understand and determine the need for alternative credit options/procedures (transfer credit, CLEP, etc.)
• Determine “potential” graduation date and confirm if program changes are required (or necessary)

Understand impacts of drops/withdrawals or leave of absence on degree completion progress.

Your CCS Academic Advisor will assist you with questions or concerns related to your academic program and provide resources if assistance is needed outside of the advisor’s specialized areas. CCS Counselors operate within the Student Affairs Office and provide personal health and wellness services to students. 

Your Advisor will focus on your individual needs as a student and provide options that apply to your whole educational experience. Your mentor will focus on your development as a growing professional student in your major and provide guidance to support your portfolio development, and career choices. Both your advisor and mentor will refer you to resources outside of their specialized areas as needed.

Your Advisor will provide input on program and/or career related opportunities and inform you of eligibility requirements. Advisors can help you within your degree planning to reach those goals, and confirm action items necessary to complete procedures. Your Career Coach will provide individualized guidance on internships and career events that will help you define your career goals and path. Students can meet with their Academic Advisor in advance to prepare for meetings with their Career Coach. 

New Students are contacted by their Academic Advisor when it is time to register and set-up the first Advising & Registration Appointment! All communication is sent using the CCS student email account, which should be checked regularly. 

Undergraduate students are encouraged to meet with their assigned Academic Advisor and should check their appointment page for availability. If there is no availability, students may schedule with another Academic Advisor for assistance. The Academic Advising & Registration Office can be emailed at [email protected] for further assistance, questions, or concerns and we will do our best to assist you.

If you are an undergraduate major, then technically, yes. However we do recommend students meet with their assigned advisor for guidance related to their major. All advisors can assist students with questions, concerns, registration, etc. International students will contact the ISSO for guidance on all requirements and options. When in doubt send an email regarding your questions or concerns.

Yes! Advisor assignments change if a student changes their major. Advisors are liaisons for their assigned departments and know first hand what updates, changes, or recommendations are supported by the departments.The Advisor for your assigned major is always the first to know about your program. However, all Advisors work together to stay informed about CCS programs, policies and procedures. You can choose to stay with an Academic Advisor outside of your major, if you prefer. The AARO must be informed of the request and your records will need to be updated.