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STUDENT SUCCESS AND ADVISING You have been assigned a student success adviser. The two of you will work closely to develop an academic strategy based on your intended major. In addition to academic guidance, your student success adviser will assist you and your family with any financial questions or concerns regarding educational expenses.
Student Success Adviser Meet your student success adviser and learn about what to expect during your first year. Your adviser can answer all questions and provide helpful academic advice. If you are a freshman, your adviser will also be your instructor for the First Year Experience course you will be required to attend. Your student success adviser also helps you figure out what it will take to meet your graduation requirements.
Faculty Adviser Once you declare your major, you will be assigned a faculty adviser. The faculty adviser serves as a subject-matter expert who guides you throughout course selection and professional development.
ADVISING APPOINTMENTS Use the online appointment scheduling system available in the Undergraduate Advising channel of MySCAD to make an appointment with your student success adviser. Appointments are available Monday through Friday. During peak periods of the quarter such as drop/add and registration weeks, advisers are also available on a walk-in basis. You can check walk-in advising times in the online scheduling system or by calling the advising office.
adviser responsibilities > Serves as the primary resource and guide for student success > Assists students in developing educational goals and selecting a major > Recommends course selections for registration > Serves as a referral for university resources > Provides information on financial policies and resources
student responsibilities > Schedules and attends advising appointments > Becomes familiar with the policies in the SCAD catalog and Student Handbook > Follows through on actions identified in success advising or faculty advising meetings > Knows at all times their academic standing and academic needs in order to fulfill degree requirements > Learns and meets course requirements, appropriate course sequencing, and any other requirements > Web registers on the assigned dates and makes all schedule changes before the end of drop/add week > Accepts final responsibility for all decisions > Knows and adheres to payment deadlines in order to secure future course registration > Seeks counsel on available financial resources and policies
