Academic Advising Center
The Academic Advising Center assists students and supplements faculty in the development of educational plans that are compatible with the student's life goals. Although our resources are available to all students, the Academic Advising Center is most used by first- and second-year students as they explore academic options, choose a major, and finalize a program of study. Once a program has been determined, students refer to departmental advisors for semester course selection and registration.
Services:
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Left to right
Connie Severino, Advising Center Assistant
S. Helen Neder, Academic Advisor
S. Dorothy Lazarick, Academic Advisor
Carol Lippin, Director
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- Academic Advising
- Transfer Academic Advising
- Special testing, i.e CLEP, DANTES and Accuplacer (Praxis I)
Hours of Operation
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday Extended hours: Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mission Statement
The primary purpose of advising at Georgian Court University is to assist the students and supplement faculty in the development of the student’s educational plans that are compatible with their life goals.
Implementing Mission
As Academic Advisors we endeavor:
- To empower students to attain their personal and academic goals
- To provide accurate information to students about completion of degree requirements and academic standards in a timely and efficient manner
- To serve as an interface for the student to the myriad of services and support systems available at the University
The Advising Process
How you and your advisor should work together? Your advisor is responsible for a group of student advisees as needs occur. The following suggestions are offered to you to help enhance your experiences with your advisor:
| You Should |
Your Advisor Should |
| Contact and keep in touch with your advisor |
Post office hours |
| Make and keep appointments or call if it is necessary to change or cancel |
Keep appointments or call if necessary to change or cancel |
| Come with specific questions in mind |
Provide accurate And specific information |
| Ask about other campus sources of information |
Suggest other sources of information |
| Be open concerning school work, study habits, academic progress, etc |
Listen to you and help you solve problems |
| Make decisions concerning choice of careers, choice of majors, and |
Suggest options concerning choice of majors, and selection of courses |
When to see your advisor
- To discuss any problems which affect academic performance and your adjustment to GCU
- To discuss the proper procedures for registration
- To discuss Add/Drop procedures
- To discuss academic progress
- To discuss the procedures for declaring or changing a major
Student Information: Making Informed Course Choices
- What are my interests?
- What skills do I want to develop?
- How does the course relate to my academic goals?
- What program requirements does this course fulfill?
- Are tutors or study groups available?
- Do I have the prerequisites for this course?
- Is the course at the proper level for me?
The Advising Process
- Exploration of life goals
- Exploration of career/educational goals
- Selection of educational programs
- Selection of courses
- Online registration
Responsibilities of the Advisor
- Helps student define and develop realistic goals
- Identifies special needs
- Matches student to available resources
- Assists student in planning program consistent with abilities and interests
- Monitors progress toward educational/career goals
- Discusses linkage between academic preparation and world of work
Responsibilities of Advisees
- Gathers all relevant decision-making information
- Clarifies personal values and goals
- Learns about policies, procedures, and requirements
- Accepts responsibilities for decision
***Reminder***
E-mail is our main resource for communicating with you. Check it and read it often.
Important Links
Have a Question? Ask Director Carol Lippin at lippin@georgian.edu
Comparison of Old and New Requirement Policies
Progress Charts
What to do with this Major?
Ferpa/Solomon Law
Downloadable forms
On-line Registration Reminders
GCU Related Information
Academic Dates
Admissions
Course Schedule
Graduation Policies
Registrar
Student Information Systems (Self-Service)