Academic Advising Center/Career Services

Learn to use advisement as a key to program success

Advisee: you, the student
Advisor: faculty, an instructor in your program of study

As a student, advisee, you should become familiar with:

• Your program requirements for the degree, diploma or Certificate
• General academic requirements of the college such as grading and attendance
• Transfer requirements, if appropriate
• Academic calendar dates for advising, registration, exams, etc.

Plan for registration

• Make goals (personal, educational and career)

For registration (work with advisor)

• Review the schedule of classes before meeting with an advisor (schedules are usually available one week before registration begins)
• Select course options and write them down (a registration worksheet is provided by the Registrar and/or departmental secretaries)
• Make an appointment with your advisor and be on time

For goals (work with advisor, instructors, and counselors)

• Academic performance
• Program change and career options
• Transfer to senior institutions, if appropriate
• Keep record of GTCC transactions (payments, test scores, etc.)