Academic Advisement
Undergraduate Program
At every stage in their academic careers, Albertus students benefit from experienced guidance in planning a course of study. The Director of Academic Advisement and Student Success, the Director of the Honors Program and the Director of the Academic Development Center advise entering first year students and undeclared transfer students.
Students formally apply (declare a major) after they have earned at least twelve credits and before they register for more than forty-five credits. At this time, an advisor in the Department, often the Chairperson, becomes the student’s academic advisor and remains so until the student graduates. Students can access their academic advisor’s contact information through myAlbertus.
Students are required to see their academic advisor prior to registration each semester and are encouraged to seek council whenever any questions or concerns may arise.
Professional and Graduate Studies
Accelerated Degree Program
New students in the Accelerated Degree Program meet with their academic advisor prior to beginning a degree program. Academic advisors assist students in assessing their educational and professional goals, selecting classes, and planning a program of study.
Students are assigned a departmental faculty advisor after they have earned 36 credits and declared their major. Academic Advisors work closely with the faculty advisor and continue to be an integral part of the students overall experience.
New Dimensions Program
New Dimensions students are assigned an academic advisor who assists in planning programs of study, assessing academic progress, and supporting students in reaching their educational goals. In addition to meeting individually with students, academic advisors schedule periodic cohort visits to share information and to learn of any programmatic concerns.
Graduate Programs
Academic advisement in the program is accomplished by appointment with the program director, who assists individual students with course planning, registration, and regular academic reviews.
A faculty advisor is assigned to each student to assist in the planning of the student's individual course of study. The advisor assists the student in selecting courses during the registration time period for each semester. Together, the faculty advisor and student regularly review student progress in consultation with program faculty and administration, culminating in a written Professional Performance Review (PPR) that is placed in the student's file after review. The academic advisor is available to meet with the student by appointment throughout the semester.