Information for Students

Academic Advising

Academic advising is a developmental process which assists students in the clarification of their life/career goals and in the development of educational plans for the realization of these goals.   It is a decision-making process by which students realize their maximum educational potential through communication and information exchanges with an advisor; it is ongoing, multifaceted, and the responsibility of both student and advisor.   The advisor serves as a facilitator of communication, a coordinator of learning experiences through course and career planning and academic progress review, and an agent of referral to other campus agencies as necessary.

David S. Crockett, Ed.   (1987). Advising Skills, Techniques and Resources: A Compilation of Materials Related to the Organization and Delivery of Advising Services.   Iowa City, Iowa . ACT Corporation.

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  • Role of Advisee
    • Be proactive and seek help and advice early in the semester
    • Take the initiative to contact your advisor. Be mindful of the need to work with advisors during posted office hours or take the initiative to make other arrangements when necessary
    • Become familiar with requirements for major, minor, general education, and graduation
    • Update your student records when necessary (change of address, phone number)
    • Know your current GPA, enrolled credits, and earned credit hours
    • Learn how to use BannerWeb and the Degree Evaluation function
    • Know dates and dealines on the academic calendar; don't miss deadlines; know when to register and when you can drop/add classes
    • Know your graduation requirements and deadline for applying for graduation; there are NO exceptions!
    • Complete all necessary forms with signatures for registration, course changes, or related affairs
    • Frequently check your Guilford email for official communications
    • Meet with your advisor well before course registration and also during non-registration periods
    • Schedule and arrive on time for appointments with your advisor
    • Prepare course schedule (with options) and questions before meeting with your advisor
    • Keep notes and paperwork from your advising sessions
    • Understand academic performance standards, academic probation, and academic dismissal
    • Inform your advisor when a serious problem (medical, financial, personal) disrupts your ability to attend classes or interferes with your ability to focus on your education and to perform your best work

        • (Thanks to The College of New Jersey and UNC Charlotte Advising)

         

  • Being a Good Advisee: Advice from a fellow student
  • Academic Success Links
  • How to Succeed In College
  • Making The Most of College
  • Evaluations of Academic Advising

    • Students complete evaluations of academic advising each spring: View the results of the Spring '05, '06, '07, and '08 Academic Advising Evaluations. The 2009 evaluations will be available to students on BannerWeb between 1 April and 15 May 2009

  • How To Calculate Your GPA

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Planning Your Academic Career

Academic Policies and Procedures

 

Academic Requirements and Registration

Includes information on Scheduling, Curriculum Requirements, Forms, Information on Majors, Adding/Dropping Classes, Summer School, Academic Policies like Honor Code, Grade Appeals, and Attendance Policy, and Academic Standing

 

Academic Opportunities and Support

 

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