Welcome Students!
We are glad you are here! We want to ensure your strategic success through Advising Services to assist you in reaching your academic goals. Advising is a process in which advisor and advisee enter a dynamic relationship respectful of the student's concerns. "Ideally, the advisor serves as teacher and guide in a partnership aimed at enhancing the student's self-awareness and fulfillment of his degree program." O'Banion, T. (1972) After completing all admissions requirements students (first time freshmen and transfer students with less than 24 transfer credits) should register to attend a new student orientation and make a first time student general advising appointment. Registration for first semester classes will occur during the general advising appointment. Appointments can be made through Navigate.
Returning and transfer students with more than 24 transfer credits should have an assigned advisor. If no advisor is assigned students should check with the division office of your declared major. After classes begin all degree or certificate seeking students will have a specific assigned academic advisor. To find the name and contact information of the assigned advisor, log into ChargerNet and:
- Click “Student” tab in green shaded area.
- Click “My Advisor” button under Student Services.
- Choose current term.
- Identify “Primary Advisor” (If an advisor is not listed after three weeks of classes please contact the division office of your major)
As part of the advising process students are responsible for:
- checking their Columbia State student email regularly (individual class email may be separate).
- scheduling appointments when required or needed with an advisor.
- knowing important dates such as priority registration, schedule adjustment periods, financial aid deadlines, drop/withdrawal, etc.
- consulting with an advisor or instructor for referrals to college resources if experiencing academic difficulty.
- knowing the graduation requirements for their major and transfer institution if applicable.
- satisfying all requirements for degree completion and graduation.
