Advising
The purpose of academic advisement is to facilitate the
selection of courses that will be appropriate to individual
student needs and goals. The advisement sessions provide an opportunity for the student
to get professional assistance in the evaluation, selection, and accomplishment of the educational
program that meets the educational, professional, and personal goals of the student.
Each student attending GMC is assigned an academic advisor to assist him/her in developing
and managing the course selection process according to the student’s degree plan. The
advisor is a faculty or staff member who has demonstrated expertise in the selection and
planning of course enrollment. All course registration forms must be approved by an academic
advisor as part of the registration process.
Each quarter there will be an opportunity for the student to meet with the academic advisor
for pre-registration for the next college term. Pre-registration allows the student to
pre-plan their academic schedule and to develop the best schedule of courses.
Advisement is a cooperative effort that requires the guidance of the advisor and the acceptance
of the student to achieve a schedule for completion of the education program best suited to the student's goals.
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Advisement Rules
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- Know your advisor; find out his/her name. If you don’t know, ask and find out!
Information may be obtained through the Registrar’s office (478-445-2686).
- Discuss your goals and plans with your advisor so that the advisor may advise you on
course work that supports such goals. If you plan to go to a specific senior college
and know your intended major, that is important information for your advisor.
- Inform your advisor of any change in your program or degree plans. If you choose
your plans for a major or concentration, let the advisor know.
- Plan with your advisor the pre-registration for the next quarter and possible
registrations for future quarters.
- If you find yourself in academic trouble, discuss the situation with your advisor.
- Correct any registration errors or changes quickly before the drop/add period ends.
- Let your advisor know your progress.
- If you are having difficulty with your advisor, discuss the matter with the appropriate
Faculty Chairperson, DLC Assistant Dean, or the Vice President for Academic
Affairs.
- Keep a record of your advisement and registrations. Get a planning sheet for your
degree program.
- Be on time for your advisement appointment.
- Discuss the difficulty level of the courses with your advisor and plan a registration
that realistically fits your time, work schedule, and abilities.
- Don’t be shy about what you don’t know; ask questions and get answers.
- Discuss any academic trouble you have with the appropriate professor, your
advisor, the Faculty Chairperson, DLC Assistant Dean, or the Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
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