7  STEPS TO EFFECTIVE ACADEMIC ADVISING:

Discuss:

Academic and professional goals and aspirations

Curriculum choice / Plan, SubPlan (AA/AS vs. AAS)

Two- Year Academic Plan (Fifteen to Finish)

Explain:

CUNY Assessment Tests Results/”Q” Exemption

Remedial Sequence (if needed)

Admission Criteria Related to Chosen Major

Pathways / Opt Out (readmits ONLY)

Graduation Requirements: 2.0 GPA/2 WI/60+ credits

  Review:

Student’s Academic Standing (Good/Warning/Probation)

Minimum Course Grade Requirement Related to Chosen Major

Course Repeat / Withdrawal Policies

Academic Advising Student Learning Outcomes

  Clarify:

Course Sequence: Prerequisites/Corequisites

Required Common Core, Flexible Common Core, Major Requirements

Degree Audit (Degree Works)

  Check:

Financial Aid: Pell (Federal) vs. TAP (State, F/T in Major)

Satisfactory Academic Progress

  Refer:

ASAP/CD

Tutoring/ Writing Center/Math Lab /Reading Lab

All Support Services

  Follow-up:

Set up next advising appointment on Starfish

Monitor Student Academic Progress