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Academic advising is a collaborative educational process between you and your advisor designed to support your academic success.
Shared responsibility is the basis for the advisor-advisee relationship. As a student, you are ultimately responsible for the choices you make in college. However, BSC realizes that, in order to make informed choices, students need mentoring and advice from academic advisors and other professional staff in the BSC community. Your academic advisor is your primary source regarding academic issues, programs and opportunities.
A relationship with an academic advisor provides you the opportunity to:
Explore the academic options available to you, including
program of study
.
Create an educational plan that fits your life goals and objectives.
Learn about the
resources and student services
available at BSC.
Select appropriate classes
for your program of study each semester
Who is My Advisor?
An academic advisor is assigned to each student enrolled at BSC based on their program of study. This advisor may either be a faculty member or a professional staff member.
To find your
academic advisor
, log on to
Campus Connection
and click on your Academic Progress tile on your Student Homepage. Your advisor’s name, email address and phone number will be displayed under the Advisors and Advising Notes section.
Academic advisor
Campus Connection
Preparing for Your Advising Appointment
Schedule your advising appointment in advance.
At busy times of the year, your advisor may not be able to see you at a moment's notice.
Plan ahead to arrive on time.
It is always good to arrive early. If you are late, you may have to reschedule your advising appointment.
Make sure you have your
login information
for CampusConnection.
You will need this information if you plan to
register for your classes
or make changes to your class schedule with your advisor.
Check for
Holds
and
To Do's.
To check for Holds and To Do's, log in to your CampusConnection Student Homepage. Certain Holds and To Do's may prevent you from registering for your classes. Check with the office listed for more information.
Familiarize yourself with the degree requirements for the school you plan on transferring to.
If you have a catalog or program information from your transfer school, bring it with to your advising appointment.
Review your degree plan
Add in its place – You can view your
program of study
degree plan, including the classes required for your degree, in the
BSC Catalog
.
Prepare a trial schedule of classes.
Include those that you would like to take or think that you may need for your BSC degree or transfer school.
Bring a list of questions.
Get the most out of your appointment by having all your questions answered at once!
Questions to Ask Your Academic Advisor
How do I
choose a program of study
? Or
change my program of study
?
Where can I find information about the classes I should be taking for my
program of study
?
What
general education classes
does my degree require?
How do I determine the number of credits/classes I should take each semester?
What is the difference between an
Associate in Arts
(AA),
Associate in Science
(AS) and
Associate in Applied Science
(AAS) degree?
How do I access my
Academic Requirements Report
(degree audit) in Campus Connection?
How and when do I
apply for graduation
?
How do I
drop or withdraw
from classes?
Can I
repeat a class
that I have already taken?
What does it mean if I am on
Academic Warning, Probation or Suspension
?
What are some of the differences between on-campus and online classes?
How Do I Change My Advisor or Program?
To request a new advisor or change your program of study, fill out the
Program, Advisor or Multiple Program Change
form located in CampusConnection.