ADVISING As you get ready to meet with your advisor, be prepared to talk about scheduling and commitments. In order to be a successful student, keep in mind travel time, work schedules, time to care for family, time for homework and study groups. By thinking through your various commitments, you and your advisor will be able to select appropriate courses. • Discuss what you’re interested in studying and doing for a career. If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution, make sure you research the requirements for admission and transfer. • Be an active learner by participating in the advising process. Ask questions and raise any concerns. • Follow through with the actions identified in each advising session.
ACADEMIC ADVISOR • Advises you on the courses you need for your educational plan • Assists with updates you need to make in your educational plan • Serves as a mentor in your academic division as you work toward your goals • Discusses adding/dropping courses and making course substitutions
SUCCESS COACH • Advises for first semester courses based on your goals and placement test levels • Helps with first semester class registration • Helps develop an initial educational plan based on your goals • Provides information about important dates, available campus resources, and ways to navigate College successfully • Meets with you in your first semester for a Coach Check-In • Monitors your progress as you work toward completing your goals and offers assistance as needed
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