Academic Advising

The College relies heavily on a system of academic advising to assist students as they establish their academic goals and select courses. Each advisor is a member of the faculty with a term of service beyond one year. Although students ultimately decide which courses to take, their advisors help them determine the level and sequence of courses appropriate to their needs and guide them in planning a balanced four-year program. Each first-year student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides guidance during the first and second years. In the second semester of the second year, students elect their concentration, after which time advising becomes the responsibility of a faculty member in the student’s field of study.