Advising Syllabus

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JCC Advising Mission StatementAcademic advising empowers and provides a collaborative and supportive environment whichpromotes the educational, career and professional development of our students throughout

their academic endeavors.

This syllabus is intended to provide guidance and outline what is expected of you in the academicadvising process during your time as a JCC student. It is important that you are aware of how tomake the most of your advising appointment and relationship with your academic advisor. Pleaserefer to this document prior to each advising appointment.

Advising Appointment Tips

BEFORE DURING AFTER

• Know your program of studyand student ID#

• Review course requirementsand evaluate what courses youneed to take for the upcomingsemester

• Consider how many classesyou would like to take as well astime frames that are convenientfor you

• Familiarize yourself with theclass schedule for the upcomingsemester (located in WebAdvi-sor)

• Write down any questions youhave and bring them with you

• Show up on time

• Turn off or silence your cellphone

• Discuss your educational andcareer goals with your advisor

• Talk with your advisor abouthow your semester is going

• Address any concerns you mayhave

• Your advisor will provide youwith the date in which you willbe able to register for yourclasses (activation date) throughWebAdvisor

• Keep a record of the informa-tion you learned in your advisingappointment

• Complete any assignmentsfrom your advisor and neces-sary follow up steps (research orvisit four-year colleges/universi-ties, follow up appointments if needed)

• Contact your advisor by phoneor e-mail if you have any followup questions

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• Late advising and registration for the fall • Fall semester begins• Fall semester graduates apply for graduation

• Labor Day Holiday• Fall Fest

• Fall Break• Spring class schedule posted in WebAdvisor • Advising for spring semester - Required for all new and returning students• Last day to drop without a grade penalty• Academic Advising Awareness Week

• Advising continues for spring semester• Registration and payment for spring semester begins• Thanksgiving Holiday

• Payment due for spring semester (due date will vary, see academic calendar for specific dates)

• Final Exams• Winter Break

JAN• Late advising and registration for the spring• Spring semester begins• Martin Luther King Holiday• Spring semester graduates apply for graduation

• Black History Month Events

• Spring Break• Summer and fall class schedules posted in WebAdvisor • Advising for summer and fall semesters - Required for all new and returning students • Last day to drop without a grade penalty • Academic Advising Awareness Week

• Advising continues for summer and fall semesters • Registration begins for summer and fall semesters • Summer registration and payment due (due date will vary, see academic calendar for specific dates)

• Easter Holiday• Spring Fling

• Final Exams• Graduation• Summer semester begins

• Last day to drop without a grade penalty (will vary depending on start date of class)

• Fourth of July Holiday• Fall advising and registration continues• Fall payment due (due date will vary, see academic calendar for specific dates)

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For a more detailed academic calendar, visit: http://www.johnstoncc.edu/studentresources/academic-calendar.aspx

The Advising Relationship:

Advisor Responsibilities • Understand and effectively communicate the curriculum and college policies and procedures.

• Encourage and support students to develop clear educational plans and goals.

• Assist students with techniques for working through academic issues.

• Provide students with information about utilizing campus services and resources (tutoring, counseling, disability services, etc.).

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Role model professional behavior for students.

Student Responsibilities

• Check your JCC e-mail account on a regular basis.

• Arrive on time for your advising appointments.

• Come prepared to each appointment with questions and/or necessary materials.

• Ask questions if you have a specific concern or if a problem arises. Do not wait until the problem has become a larger issue!

• Identify policies and deadline dates relevant to your academic development and success (payment and drop/add dates, etc.).

Student and Advisor Expectations

Each semester, you are required to meet withyour advisor before registering for classes. Advising appointments can be made by accessing Appointment-plus located on theJCC homepage.

Be on the lookout for communication regarding important advising and registrationevents/deadlines through your JCC e-mail account!

JCC Academic Advising Informationhttp://www.johnstoncc.edu/studentre-

sources/advising.aspx