STUDENT SERVICES The University offers a full range of programs and services for students through the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs, Disability Resource Office, Multicultural Center, Office for International Students, and many more. An introduction to the University offices that support student learning and development is included here. For a more detailed description of offices, programs, and services, visit SouthernCT.edu.
Academic Advising The Department of Academic Advising is committed to providing all students with comprehensive support services that reach beyond prescriptive, transactional methodologies to employ a pro-active and inclusive approach. Through the use of meaningful and intentional best practices, academic advisors aim to enhance student success by optimizing student engagement and connectedness with their program of study and the institution. 52 STUDENT SERVICES
The Department of Academic Advising works collaboratively across campus with academic departments and a range of programs and student services. Students with declared majors are assigned faculty advisors within their major academic departments. These faculty advisors support students as they develop by working on their plan of study and providing them with a sense of belonging as scholars within an academic discipline. In circumstances when students need additional assistance, the Department of Academic Advising works closely with academic departments, through Academic Advising Centers (AAC) on campus, to provide short-term, intensive advising to support them toward academic success. The AAC’s support transfer students in their first semester on campus, students who experience significant academic challenges, and those who are
