student advising

The goal of academic advising is to assist students in developing educational plans consistent with career/life goals and to provide students with the information and skills needed to pursue those goals. It not only involves telling students what they need to know, but also aims at enabling them to find things out for themselves.

PWSCC knows that academic success is often greater when students and their advisor share a good working relationship. Advising is an integral part of the teaching function and, therefore, an important part of faculty responsibility. Advising provides an opportunity for close faculty-student interaction and discussions about college programs and requirements. The student advisor will use assessment scores, previous and current transcript information and student input to help him/her choose a program consistent with academic objectives and future goals. It is important to know who your advisor is and to seek advice often, rather than meeting only when problems arise.

Full-time and degree-oriented students and financial aid recipients will be assigned an advisor; others will be assigned advisors upon request or based on certain needs criteria. An advisor’s signature will be required on all registration-related paperwork.