WHAT IS ACADEMIC ADVISING?
Academic advising is a partnership (between advisor and advisee) integral to the educational experience at the Mount by providing ongoing academic support services focusing on the development of the student and through which the student comes to understand the interconnections of knowledge and the curricula. 

Graduation Application deadlines:
April 15 for December graduation
September 15 for May graduation                                                           
November 17 for August graduation

Advising season for Spring S2 09, opens on October 13, 2008.

Web Registration opens on the following dates and times (based on class standing at the end of your previous semeter):
Seniors and Graduates: October 27, 2008 at 6 a.m.
Juniors: October 29, 2008 at 6 a.m.
Sophomores: Nov. 5, 2008 starting time to be determined
Freshmen: Nov. 7, 2008 starting time to be determined        
New students: Nov. 10, 2008

*****A group of professionals from the Conlan Center will be available at 6:00 a.m. on these dates to answer questions.  Their names and phone numbers will be made available on the Student Information Web Page.*****

HOW DO I KNOW WHO MY ADVISOR IS?

• Students are assigned to a faculty advisor in their declared major.  If you have not yet been assigned to an advisor, contact the academic department of your major. 
• If a traditional student has not declared a major, the student is assigned to an advisor in the Academic Exploration Program.
• If an adult or non-traditional student has not declared a major, the student is assigned to the Advising Resource Coordinator in the Registrar’s Office. 

Traditional students and some adult students in specific majors (nursing, education, social work, chemistry, biology, rehabilitation science, and physical therapy) are required to have their advisor’s approval for Web registration and on all add/drops to a student’s original schedule.

HOW OFTEN DO I MEET WITH MY ADVISOR?
It is recommended that students meet with their advisors at least two times each semester to ensure success in fostering intellectual and personal development toward academic success, choosing a career path, and cultivating life long learning and skills.  In the interest of quality service to our students, all advising should be done on an appointment basis.  Appointments are scheduled duirng advising season. 

WHAT DO I DO TO HELP THE ADVISING PROCESS?

• To help you plan your schedule, a registration worksheet can be found on the last page of the printed course schedule. You should complete this worksheet and take it with you to your advising appointments.  It is also a good idea to have a list of alternate classes, in case your first choices are closed, at the advising appointment. You are responsible for scheduling the appointments with your advisor.
• Double check with your advisor to ensure he/she has cleared you on the Web and given any necessary course authorizations so you are able to Web register on your designated registration day.
• You are responsible for knowing your degree requirements for your major and the requirements of the Core Curriculum, including pre-requisite courses.  These requirements are listed in the catalog.
• The most important thing you can do to help the advising process is ask questions and voice concerns.  Advisors are aware of the resources on campus, and if the advisor is unable to help you, he/she can refer you to the appropriate person or office.

WHAT IF I HAVE TRANSFER CREDITS?
You can obtain information regarding the transfer of credits from other institutions by calling the Registrar’s Office at (513) 244-4621.  

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